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Mulberry, Florida

city · Polk County

At a glance

4,188
Population
$133,800
Median home value (all homes)
56% below U.S. median
$286,707
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$920/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$57,708
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
28.3 min
Average commute
94.4%
Homes with broadband
30.81%
Locations with fiber available
1.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing38% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities24% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost3% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates89.4%
College graduates17.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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