At a Glance
Median Income
$85,433
$23,297 per capita
Home Value
$203,300
Zillow: $317,334
Median Rent
$708/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
72.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
15.6% smoking rate
How Mount Airy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Airy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Airy a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Airy residents earn a median household income of $85,433 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,297. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,149 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Airy is $203,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,334. Median rent is $708/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
10.9% of adults in Mount Airy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
72.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Airy has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,475
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density610/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born15.4%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,433
Per Capita$23,297
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,300
Rent$708
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$317,334
Housing Units421
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,824/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain58.9 in/yr
Elevation1,478 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+72.8%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Airy was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
15.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.