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Mount Airy, NC

A town of about 10,633 people in Surry County.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Mount Airy
Mount Airy in North Carolina
North Carolina in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Mount Airy's center.

5
grocery stores
33
restaurants
18
parks
5
playgrounds
1
library
2
movie theaters
3
live theaters
3
museums
2
bookstores
2
gyms
1
bar
2
pharmacies
1
hospital

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What rent costs

Of about 2,052 rented homes in Mount Airy, 99% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 84%
$1,000 to $1,499: 9%
$1,500 to $1,999: 6%
$2,000 to $2,499: 0%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

4 public school districts in this county, with about 10,395 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Mount Airy City Schools · Mount Airy
1,726 students · 14.8 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Surry County Schools · Dobson
7,340 students · 14.5 students per teacher · 20 schools · grades Pre-K to 13
Elkin City Schools · Elkin
1,239 students · 13.2 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Appalachian State Univ Academy At Elkin · Elkin
90 students · 18 students per teacher · 1 school · grades 2 to 4

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Homeowners insurance
About $3,124 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in NC. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$56,095
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.62% of home value a year
About $620 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 3.99%
NC's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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