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Mount Airy, North Carolina

Introduction to 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.

Mount Airy History

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Mount Airy was initially incorporated in 1885. In 1889, a large granite quarry was established, followed by a furniture factory a several years later. By 1895, Mount Airy was home to numerous tobacco factories. On July 15, 1976, the community was reincorporated as a city. Mount Airy was the hometown of actor Andy Griffith, and it also served as the filming location for the movie "Cabin Fever".

Mount Airy and Nearby Attractions

  • Reynolds Homestead
  • Pilot Mountain State Park
  • Andy Griffith Museum
  • Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
  • North Carolina Zoo

Things To Do In Mount Airy

The city is home to the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, and the Andy Griffith Museum. Historic Bethabara Park, the site of the area's first Moravian settlement, now features a museum and a restored 18th century church. Hanging Rock State Park, Pilot Mountain State Park, and Blue Ridge Parkway provide a variety of recreational facilities. Opportunities for golf are available at the Pine Ridge Classic Golf Course. Among other popular destinations in the area are the North Carolina Zoo, the Greensboro Arboretum, and Emerald Pointe Water Park. The community also celebrates the Autumn Leaves Festival, Mayberry Days, Hispanic Culture Festival, and Tommy Jarrell Festival every year.

Mount Airy Transportation

Piedmont Triad International Airport is the closest major airport.

Mount Airy Higher Education

Wake Forest University, Forsyth Technical Community College, and New River Community College are located near the city of Mount Airy.

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

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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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