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Mount Airy, NC

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Mount Airy is a small mountainside town overflowing with culture

Community Historic Events Entertainment Hiking Quaint

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mount Airy, NC is $1,024 for a studio, $1,006 for one bedroom, $1,148 for two bedrooms, and $1,713 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Airy has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,006/month
456 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Jones Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

343 Students

7
out of 10

White Plains Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

323 Students

7
out of 10

Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

456 Students

5
out of 10

Flat Rock Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

183 Students

4
out of 10

Bruce H Tharrington Elementary

Public

Grades PK-2

392 Students

Rating Unavailable

Mount Airy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

409 Students

7
out of 10

J Sam Gentry Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

363 Students

6
out of 10

Meadowview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

349 Students

5
out of 10

Mount Airy High

Public

Grades 9-12

582 Students

7
out of 10

North Surry High

Public

Grades 9-12

843 Students

5
out of 10

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Methodology

† 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 2025.