Mount Airy, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Surry County County
Mount Airy, NC
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 $39,873 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,565. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,028 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Airy is $176,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,824. Median rent is $699/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Mount Airy reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,474/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Mount Airy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Airy has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.