Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
25%
Mount Airy, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,011
Population
11,394
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Mount Airy is a small mountainside town overflowing with culture
Community
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Historic
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Events
Believed to be the basis for Mayberry, the fictional town in The Andy Griffith Show, Mount Airy is an attractive town set at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town center is full of older buildings that now house quirky shops and restaurants that keep residents and tourists alike entertained.
Those in Mount Airy enjoy a vibrant community scene, with events like the Autumn Leaves Festival and Mayberry Days bringing in thousands of tourists ever year. There’s also a popular Bluegrass scene in the town. It’s easily seen during jam session at the Andy Griffith Playhouse and the Mount Airy Fiddlers Convention, an annual music festival.
Mount Airy’s location makes it most accessible by car, and there’s almost no public transportation to speak of. I-74 and US 52 are the main arteries of the town, and open you up to vast expanse of the Blue Ridge to hike and explore.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,154
Average: $61,866
Education
2,528
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,758
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mount Airy has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mount Airy, NC is $1,013 for a studio, $1,011 for one bedroom, $1,210 for two bedrooms, and $1,694 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Airy has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,011/month
488 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mount Airy, NC is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
456 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
456 Students
White Plains Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
323 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
323 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
183 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
409 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
349 Students
Public
Grades K-12
687 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
363 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
363 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
582 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
843 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
843 Students
Public
Grades K-12
687 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.