City profile
Mount Airy, NC
Surry County · Population 10,633
Mount Airy is a town in Surry County, NC with about 10,633 residents and a typical home value near $182,000. It is 55 miles from Greensboro, NC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
38°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
212
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$181,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,117
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.85%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 74/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Strong wind, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
47 mi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 23% Democratic / 76% Republican
Community
Population
10,633
Black population
8.6%
County
Surry County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), inland flooding
Highlights
- About 10,633 residents
- Typical home value about $182,000
- 55 miles from Greensboro, NC
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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