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Mount Airy, NC


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Mount Airy, North Carolina

Mount Airy, North Carolina, in Surry county, is 34 miles NW of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (center to center) and 89 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is home to some 8,484 residents.

The People and Families of Mount Airy

In Mount Airy, about 45% of adults are married. People in Mount Airy have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Mount Airy than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Airy had a median family income of $33,412.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($26,330) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Mount Airy. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Mount Airy Housing

According to the 2000 census, 56% of the housing in Mount Airy was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Mount Airy, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mount Airy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mount Airy Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mount Airy, NC

Comparing Mount Airy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity87
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime12

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