This small city has history dating back to the American Revolution, and was originally named Butler’s Pass. Mauldin didn’t get its current name until then Lieutenant Governor William L. Mauldin arranged for the Greenville & Laurens Railroad to come through the town, bringing in traffic and allowing it to grow. Growth exploded at the time of World War II, when Donaldson Air Force Base was constructed and brought in more people.
Finding a home in Mauldin is relatively inexpensive
This small city has history dating back to the American Revolution, and was originally named Butler’s Pass. Mauldin didn’t get its current name until then Lieutenant Governor William L. Mauldin arranged for the Greenville & Laurens Railroad to come through the town, bringing in traffic and allowing it to grow. Growth exploded at the time of World War II, when Donaldson Air Force Base was constructed and brought in more people.
Finding a home in Mauldin is relatively inexpensive. The average home price for properties in the city in 2001 was just under the national average. Renters pay much less than they would in the state's larger cities. Perhaps it’s partly because of this that residents are deciding to stay put. Less than 6 percent of homes in the area are vacant, and population is booming at growth rate of 56 percent since 2000. In fact, from 2000 to 2010 Mauldin was the 15th fastest growing city for a reason. A good home for sale or apartment for rent may be hard to come by, but it will be worth the search.
Moving here will take some patience and courage. It's not easy to find an apartment to rent, but take heart - they do come to those who wait! Don't take any risks once you begin your hunt - travel with extra copies of the documents you'll need to rent. All the standard stuff like credit reports, bank statements, proof of income, etc., and of course your checkbook! You won't want to miss a beat if your dream apartment comes available so you'll be glad you have the right stuff with you to sign right away. Go in with a positive attitude and things will work out in your favor.
As can be expected of a small town, the main road running through the city is called Main Street. It stretches to the nearby town of Greenville, eight miles north, into Highway 385 and beyond to Columbia. It’s not uncommon for Mauldin residents to commute to work in Greenville using this road. Public transit is all but unheard of in this area, so be sure to hold on to your own car. Although Mauldin is such a small city, with only 8.6 square miles, the area tends to be car dependent and most errands would be difficult without one of your own.
The City of Mauldin operates four public parks, one being Springfield Park on Hyde Circle in the northeast part of town. In this park children can play baseball or softball in one of five available diamonds. Also available are a basketball court, football field, and concessions. You could also enjoy walking trails in Sunset Park off of West Butler Road, City Park on East Butler Road, or Pineforest Park on Lanewood Drive. All four parks also have playgrounds for the children.
Mauldin’s own cultural center is located on East Butler Road. Here you can take classes in music, art, or dance, and the venue is also host to the city’s annual BBQ cook-off. The center has been a part of city life since 1939, when it was built as part of the county’s New Deal program. The city is also in the process of turning the Mauldin Cultural Center into a bigger and better City Center, with the newly constructed Mauldin Sports Center built nearby.
The Mauldin Sports Center serves as headquarters for the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, but also open to the public are a rock climbing wall and fully stocked gym.
