At a Glance
Median Income
$94,457
$47,501 per capita
Home Value
$432,700
Zillow: $650,799
Violent Crime
396/100K
4,346/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Mountainaire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountainaire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mountainaire a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mountainaire residents earn a median household income of $94,457 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,501. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,121 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountainaire is $432,700 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $650,799. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Mountainaire reports 396 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,346/100K.
Education
71.0% of adults in Mountainaire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(111% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountainaire has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population957
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,457
Per Capita$47,501
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048
Housing
A
Home Value$432,700
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$650,799
Housing Units613
Rent Burden17.1%
Crime
F
Violent396/100K
Property4,346/100K
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain20.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,946 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+35.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute20 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations47
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Mountainaire was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.