At a Glance
Median Income
$149,432
$52,629 per capita
Home Value
$455,300
Zillow: $465,714
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
9.2% smoking rate
How Mountain City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mountain City a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mountain City residents earn a median household income of $149,432 , which is 99% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,629. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51,913 business establishments, including 3,614 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountain City is $455,300 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $465,714. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
37.5% of adults in Mountain City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain City has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population855
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,613/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$149,432
Per Capita$52,629
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$202,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
Housing
A+
Home Value$455,300
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$465,714
Housing Units245
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation847 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute35 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Mountain City was built in 1988.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 3,614 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 160 fatal vehicle crashes.