Mount Airy, GA

Georgia

Mount Airy is a small town in Georgia with a population of 1,475. Residents earn $85,433 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,475 Population 610/sq mi density
$85,433 Median Income $23,297 per capita
$203,300 Home Value $308,007 Zillow
$708 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
78 Violent Crime/100K 938 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,433 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,300 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,433
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $203,300
28% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 78/100K
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $708
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.5%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
32% lower than US avg

How Mount Airy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,475
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density610/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 63%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,433
Per Capita$23,297
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,106M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,300
Rent$708
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$308,007

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property938/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary391/100K

Health

Obesity31.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation1,478 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+72.8%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute27 min
Libraries3

Is Mount Airy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Airy receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Mount Airy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Airy is $85,433, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Airy is $203,300, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Mount Airy is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 938 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.

Education

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Airy enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Mount Airy has a population of 1,475 with a density of 610 people per square mile. The median age is 27.5 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.7%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

1,475
Total Population
610
People / sq mi
27.5yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Airy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only62.4%
21% below US avg
Spanish37.6%
181% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Airy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Airy is $85,433, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Mount Airy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,433
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$23,297
Avg Weekly Wage$941
IRS Avg AGI$63,407

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,149
County GDP$2,106M

Business (County)

Restaurants87
Healthcare91
Retail174
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,858
10% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Airy is $203,300, 28% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $708 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $308,007.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$203,300
28% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$308,007
Median List Price$469,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$469,000
$/Sq Ft$161
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio102.5%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$708
39% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,858
10% above US avg
Effective Rate1.90%
In Mount Airy, 31.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 27.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Airy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.5%
2% below US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.9%
Asthma9.8%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.1%
Physical Inactivity27.7%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.6%
Checkup Rate74.9%
Premature Death9,824/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access71.1%
Healthcare Facilities91
Mount Airy has a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 938 per 100,000 (52% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Mount Airy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent78.1/100K
79% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault78.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property937.5/100K
52% below US avg
Burglary390.6/100K
Theft546.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Mount Airy has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.0 inches
55% above US avg
Snowfall1.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,478 ft (450 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density610/sq mi
Coordinates34.5235°N, 83.4972°W
County FIPS13137
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 64.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.2%
D 17.3%

Winner: Republican by 64.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+72.8%
School Test Score4.92
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density610/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities91
Restaurants87
Retail Stores174

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Work from Home5.6%

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