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The Mauldin City Government operates as a council form of government with seven elected officials and six appointed positions, with the overall goal of ensuring excellent quality of life and providing residents a place they can proudly call home.

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CITY STANDINGS

We pride ourselves on having strong city management, working hard to provide our citizens with top-notch public safety programs and to keep our finances healthy.

Standard & Poor’s Rating Services General Obligation Bond Rating: AA+
Bond ratings reflect, among other things, a strong budgetary performance, strong liquidity, and strong management conditions.

Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement: Excellence in Financial Reporting
The City of Mauldin has been awarded this honor for sixteen (16) years in a row.

Fire Department ISO Rating: 1
An “ISO” rating ranks levels of service for fire departments across the country. The higher the rating (“1” being the highest), the higher the level of service. Higher ratings can also mean lower insurance premiums for home and business owners.

Police Department Accreditation: CALEA (international accreditation) and State of South Carolina
Our Police Department undergoes rigorous certifications and accreditations to maintain one of the highest levels of service in the state.

MAKING THE LIST

We know Mauldin is a great place to live, work, and play, but how do others view our efforts? Take a look at how we stack up.

2025

9 Best Places to Live in South Carolina | World Atlas

2024

Fourth Best City in South Carolina | USA Today

2022

25 Best Places to Live for Families | Fortune Well
15 Best Places to Live in South Carolina | Strategistico
Top 10 Towns Where First-Time Buyers Can Finally Snag a Home in 2022 | Realtor.com

2021

Realtor.com® Forecasts the Top Housing Markets of 2022 | Realtor.com

2020

Top 20 Affordable American Cities Where Everyone Wants to Live | 24/7 Wall St.
20 Cheap American Cities That Are Seeing a Boom of Move-ins this Year | USA Today
Mauldin Nationally Recognized as One of the Most Affordable Cities For Veteran Homebuyers | LendEDU
Mauldin Recognized Among Fastest-Growing, Affordable Cities for Homebuyers | LendEDU
South Carolina’s 20 Safest Cities of 2020 | SafeWise
Best Places To Live In South Carolina For 2020 | HomeSnacks