At a Glance
Median Income
$154,514
$57,775 per capita
Home Value
$474,800
Zillow: $626,550
Median Rent
$1,939/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
1,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.2%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.8% (50% 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 $626,550. 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 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,214/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population9,746
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2,354/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$154,514
Per Capita$57,775
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A+
Home Value$474,800
Rent$1,939
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$626,550
Housing Units3,314
Rent Burden22.3%
Crime
F
Violent53/100K
Property1,214/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation812 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.2%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Mount Airy was founded in 1830.
The median home in Mount Airy was built in 1995.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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