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Cost of Living in Mullens, WV

Population: 2,267 | West Virginia

56
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Mullens is 44% less expensive than the national average.

44
Housing
26
Home Values
91
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Mullens, WV: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 56, Mullens, WV is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 44% cheaper than the national average and 18% below the West Virginia state average of 73. Mullens is a small community of 2,267 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mullens's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $580 (56% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $77,900 (74% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Mullens is $65,625, which is 13% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 11% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Mullens. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.9°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 35°F. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches spread over roughly 161 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$65,625
vs US Median ($75,149)
-13%

Housing

Median Rent
$580/mo
Median Home Value
$77,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$482/mo

Climate in Mullens

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

52.9°F
Avg Temperature
43.5"
Rainfall / Year
161d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 41 44 53 64 72 78 81 80 74 64 53 44
Avg °F 32 35 43 54 61 68 72 71 65 54 44 36
Low °F 24 27 33 43 51 59 62 61 55 44 35 28
Rain" 3.1 3.1 4.0 3.6 4.7 4.3 5.0 3.7 3.2 2.7 2.8 3.3

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