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Living in
Mauldin.
About
Life in Mauldin
This is a solid middle-ground choice if you want proximity to Greenville's job market and culture without living in the city itself. You're looking at a 20-minute average commute, which is reasonable for the region, and the median home price around $259,000 reflects modest appreciation compared to nearby areas. The median household income of $82,000 suggests a stable, working-to-professional demographic—you'll find families, young professionals, and people in their late 30s and 40s here.
Mauldin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Foreign-Born
6.9%
Broadband Internet
94.1%
of households
Population Growth
+27.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.9% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Mauldin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mauldin, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (22.7%), and 7.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.1%
of households
Married Couples
49.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% above SC average
Rent, home values, and income in Mauldin
In Mauldin, rent runs 26% above the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,325
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $295,313 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below SC average
Unemployment in Mauldin
Unemployment in Mauldin is 0.8 percentage points lower than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Mauldin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.1 min avg
How Mauldin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mauldin, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 83 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mauldin runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
163.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,140.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mauldin Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Greenville County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Greenville County, which includes Mauldin, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31.4M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $761,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $101,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.6M |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $150,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Greenville County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Greenville County, which includes Mauldin, is typically good — 203 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
203
per year
Moderate Days
162
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Greenville County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mauldin has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.3"
Annual Snowfall
3.9"
Hot Days/Year
24
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
73
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 30°F | 4.42" |
| Feb | 56°F | 33°F | 3.54" |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 4.30" |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 4.23" |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 3.80" |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 4.42" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.61" |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.37" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.03" |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.92" |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 3.97" |
| Dec | 54°F | 33°F | 5.12" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mauldin
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mauldin's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.1 mi away · Greenville
Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Simpsonville
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.8 mi away · Greenville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mauldin
Mauldin's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mauldin (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,005 students · in-state tuition $25,150 · 65% graduate · median earnings $49,158 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-South Carolina
6.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,868 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mauldin
Mauldin has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
37 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
47 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
55 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
57 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
58 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
89 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mauldin
Mauldin Branch
800 West Butler Road, Greenville
Cities Near Mauldin
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mauldin FAQ
Is Mauldin, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Mauldin's median rent is $1,490/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $82,331/year. Median home value is $258,500.
Is Mauldin, South Carolina safe?⌄
Mauldin's violent crime rate was 164 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1140 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mauldin, South Carolina?⌄
Mauldin has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mauldin, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Mauldin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,490/month and median household income is $82,331/year. The median home value is $258,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mauldin, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Mauldin is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from