Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
27%
Mulberry
Mulberry, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,297
Population
4,552
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Old-Florida charm permeates this cozy and unique community
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Mulberry is a small town in central Florida, located about ten miles due south of Downtown Lakeland and thirty miles east of Tampa. Offering a somewhat secluded lifestyle while maintaining a close proximity to major urban hubs, the neighborhoods around Mulberry are popular among commuters who work in the nearby larger cities. While conveniently located as a suburb to two of the region’s biggest cities, Mulberry is also home to an active phosphate mining industry, which serves as the backbone of the local economy; the city even boasts the nickname, “Official Phosphate Capital of the World.”
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,987
Average: $52,953
Education
863
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,250
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mulberry has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mulberry, FL is $1,297 for one bedroom, $1,458 for two bedrooms, and $1,705 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mulberry has increased by 6.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,297/month
675 Sq Ft
House
$2,115/month
1,624 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mulberry, FL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
516 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
571 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,200 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
15 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,315 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
15 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Aldermans Ford Park
- Explorations V Children's Museum
- Hollis Gardens
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Tampa International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.