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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 62.4% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 37.6% |
| 181% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,433 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,297 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $941 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,407 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,149 |
| County GDP | $2,106M |
| Restaurants | 87 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 174 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,858 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.90% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $203,300 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $308,007 |
| Median List Price | $469,000 |
| Median List Price | $469,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $161 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.5% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $708 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,858 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.90% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,824/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Total Violent | 78.1/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 78.1/100K |
| Total Property | 937.5/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 390.6/100K |
| Theft | 546.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 59.0 inches |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,478 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 610/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5235°N, 83.4972°W |
| County FIPS | 13137 |
Winner: Republican by 64.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.9% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 72.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 610/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 87 |
| Retail Stores | 174 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |