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Mauldin, SC


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Mauldin, South Carolina

Introduction to Mauldin, South Carolina

Mauldin, South Carolina is 7 miles SE of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 88 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Greenville county. The city is part of the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metro area. The population of Mauldin is 15,224.

Mauldin History

The town was named Mauldin in 1820 after W. L. Mauldin, South Carolina's Lieutenant Governor. Initially, the region's train station was called Mauldin because the Lt. Governor helped build the station. Over time, the entire region was named Mauldin. The region was finally incorporated as a town in 1960.

Mauldin and nearby Attractions

  • Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery
  • Bonnie Brae Golf Club
  • Arthur Black Park
  • Coca Cola Riverplace Art Fest
  • Confederate Museum
  • Caesars Head State Park

Things To Do In Mauldin

There are many well-maintained parks near Mauldin where you can hangout with family members or friends. The Parks Department organizes a variety of events and programs for people of all ages. The city also has several historic sites and amusement spots. You can visit any of the regional restaurants and treat yourself to the traditional delicacies.

Mauldin Transportation

Greenville-Spartanburg International is the closest international airport to the city.

Mauldin Higher Education

Those interested in pursuing higher education can enrolled in Greenville Technical College or Bob Jones University.

High Points

Mauldin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMauldin Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMauldin Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMauldin People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 7%Mauldin Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 8%Mauldin Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Mauldin College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 13%Mauldin Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Mauldin, SC

Comparing Mauldin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Racial Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Men810
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home47
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime47
Low Violent Crime26

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