Lakeland metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Mulberry, FL
About Mulberry
Mulberry wears its phosphate identity proudly — a small city with a real downtown, the Phosphate Museum, and civic institutions, plus newer development on the edges. Housing is affordable: historic homes near downtown, mid-century blocks, and new subdivisions, with the Alafia River State Park and Se7en Wetlands nearby for the outdoorsy. It sits conveniently between Lakeland and the FishHawk/Lithia growth corridor, with a strong sense of local history.
Home prices in Mulberry
The median listing price in Mulberry is $309,900.
Top places in Mulberry
- Mulberry Phosphate Museum
- 1880s 4-4-0 steam locomotive remains at the museum (shown below).
- Mulberry City Hall
- Downtown Main Street
- Mulberry Civic Center
- Nearby Alafia River State Park
Commuting from Mulberry
- Approximate typical drive to downtown Lakeland: ~20 minutes (~10 miles via SR 60). Approximate.
Schools in Mulberry
Public schools: Polk County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Mulberry FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mulberry, FL?
The median listing price in Mulberry is $309,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Mulberry, FL?
Approximate typical drive to downtown Lakeland: ~20 minutes (~10 miles via SR 60). Approximate. - Which school district serves Mulberry, FL?
Mulberry is served by Polk County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.