Mount Airy, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County
Mount Airy, MD
At a Glance
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)
Is Mount Airy a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Airy residents earn a median household income of $154,514 , which is 106% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,775. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Airy is $474,800 , 68% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $634,544. Median rent is $1,939/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Mount Airy reports 321 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,044/100K.
Education
56.2% of adults in Mount Airy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Airy has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.