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Mount Airy, GA Area Profile

Mount Airy, Georgia Area, GA

Cost of Living

A quick read on everyday affordability around Mount Airy, with the main cost drivers separated for scanning.

Composite Index

95.8

Grocery Index

9.1

Housing Index

8.6

Transportation Index

7.2

Cost of living summary
MetricValue
Composite cost index95.8
Grocery index9.1
Housing index8.6
Transportation index7.2

What to Watch

  • The first pass on Mount Airy should separate fixed housing costs from bills that move month to month.
  • Home values sit in a moderate range where taxes and utilities still change the monthly math.
  • Use Baldwin, GA as a same-state comparison point before treating one GA value as typical.
View Georgia cost of living report

Utilities

Monthly utility patterns and baseline household costs for power, water, gas, and fuel.

Electric Rate Consumption

Monthly electric index
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
222834456274485667826157

Water Consumption

Monthly water index
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
664844363026343733554958

Gas Rate (CCF)

Monthly gas index
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
283643526147556349455257
Everyday utility costs
MetricValue
Electricity rate$0.150/kWh
Gasoline price$3.28/gal
Water bill avg$48/mo
Gas rate$1.18/CCF
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Demographics

Population, age mix, education, and income context for understanding the local community.

Population Age Pyramid

Age mix index
Age bandMaleFemale
0-96864
10-197571
20-348378
35-499290
50-6410097
65-748488
75+7279

Income Distribution

Income bracket index
BracketIndex
Under $35k72
$35k-$49k88
$50k-$74k100
$75k-$99k79
$100k+52

Annual Income Distribution

Median household$63,200
Per capita$33,900
Poverty rate9.8%
Community snapshot
MeasureEstimate
Population1,475
Median age27.5
Bachelor+10.9%

Schools

School performance and classroom context in a compact local snapshot.

Test Score Trends

Test score trend
201920202021202220232024
424851575964

Grocery Index

9.1

Housing Index

8.6

Transportation Index

7.2

Utility Index

7.9

School snapshot
IndicatorValue
Math proficiency53%
Reading proficiency58%
Student-teacher ratio14:1

Helpful Context

  • Year-to-year school figures can move more in smaller places, so compare Mount Airy with nearby districts too.
  • A single score rarely explains the full school picture for Mount Airy; program fit and attendance zones matter too.
  • Nearby city pages can help separate Mount Airy-specific signals from broader Georgia patterns.

Local Economy

A simple labor-market snapshot showing local job mix, wages, and workforce size.

Industry Job Types

Industry job mix
IndustryShareIndex
Manufacturing31%74
Agriculture26%64
Healthcare19%52
Retail14%39
Other Services10%31
Local economy snapshot
MetricValue
Unemployment3.5%
Median wage$85,433
Labor force264

Climate

Winter avg: 15 degrees F - Summer avg: 82 degrees F - Snowfall: 43 in

Local Takeaways

  • The labor market is comparatively tight, which can support local wage stability for Mount Airy and the surrounding Georgia labor market.
  • The median household income value is $85,433 when ACS data is available for this place.
  • Use the economy card with housing and taxes to judge whether Mount Airy works for a specific household budget.

Real Estate

Home values, property taxes, and rental context in one housing-focused snapshot.

Median Home Value Trend

Median home value trend
201920202021202220232024
$154k$161k$172k$181k$186k$189k

Property Tax Breakdown

  • County levy: 42%
  • School district: 34%
  • City/other: 24%
Housing and tax snapshot
IndicatorValue
Median home value$203,300
Median property tax paid$1,470
Estimated state sales tax rate7.39%
Rent (2-bed)$708/mo
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Climate

A compact view of weather patterns and natural-risk context for the area.

Avg High (Jul)82°F
Avg Low (Jan)8°F
Humidity72%

Climate Snapshot

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Climate context is provided for planning and comparison.

Climate snapshot
MeasureValue
Sunny days196
Annual snowfall43 in
NOAA hazard risk scoreModerate

Planning Notes

  • Use the climate panel as a planning screen for Mount Airy; property-specific exposure still needs local review.
  • Utility planning matters because electricity is in a moderate range, with usage habits driving the final bill.
  • Compare climate and insurance sections together before using Mount Airy as a relocation shortlist.

Insurance

Location-based risk and cost pressure signals that can affect insurance pricing.

Risk IndexModerate
Weather RiskMedium
Cost PressureLow
Insurance summary
IndicatorEstimate
Insurance cost index95
NOAA hazard risk scoreModerate
Primary local riskWinter weather

What Affects Rates

  • Insurance pricing for Mount Airy still depends on the address, structure age, roof condition, and carrier appetite.
  • Local claims history, coverage limits, deductibles, and property condition can outweigh broad GA averages.
  • Compare with Baldwin, GA for a broader read on Georgia insurance pressure.
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Mount Airy Facts

Fast factual reference points for Mount Airy, combining available ACS, EIA, and BLS signals.

Mount Airy, GA facts
FactValueSource context
Population1,475ACS place estimate
Median household income$85,433ACS household estimate
Median home value$203,300ACS housing estimate
Median age27.5ACS demographic estimate
Bachelor+ share10.9%ACS education estimate
Residential electric rate$0.150/kWhEIA state residential rate

Helpful Context

  • In Mount Airy, home values sit in a moderate range where taxes and utilities still change the monthly math.
  • City-specific ACS values are used when the place matches; state-level API values fill statewide measures.
  • Use these facts as a fast GA screen before checking address-level records or provider quotes.

Mount Airy Local Data Brief

This section is generated from cached city metrics and clearly labeled state-level benchmarks. It is meant to make the Mount Airy page less generic and more useful for comparing housing, income, utilities, taxes, insurance, demographics, and nearby alternatives.

Mount Airy, GA local metrics and source context
MetricValueHow to read it
Population1,475Mount Airy is treated as a very small-community place for comparison.
Median household income$85,433Income is solid, so housing and taxes usually decide the budget picture.
Median home value$203,300Home values sit in a moderate range where taxes and utilities still change the monthly math.
Two-bedroom rent$708/moRent gives a renter-side affordability baseline beside owner costs.
Median property tax paid$1,470Property tax should be read with mortgage, insurance, and home value.
Residential electric rate$0.150/kWhThis is a state-level EIA benchmark, not a city utility quote.
Unemployment3.5%This is a state-level BLS labor-market benchmark.
Median age27.5Age mix can affect housing demand, commute needs, and school planning.
Bachelor+ share10.9%Education mix can help frame labor-market and school-context questions.

Affordability Summary

Population is 1,475, so Mount Airy should be compared with similar-size places before using broader Georgia averages. Median household income is $85,433, so the best affordability read for Mount Airy is income versus housing, taxes, utilities, and insurance together.

Median home value is $203,300, so ownership costs in Mount Airy should be checked with mortgage, property tax, insurance, and maintenance assumptions. Two-bedroom rent is $708/mo, so renters can compare Mount Airy against ownership costs and nearby rental markets.

Housing and Income Context

For Mount Airy, income is solid, so housing and taxes usually decide the budget picture. Home values sit in a moderate range where taxes and utilities still change the monthly math.

Use the home value, rent, and income fields together before deciding whether Mount Airy looks more favorable for renting, buying, or comparing with Baldwin, GA.

Utility Cost Context

The residential electricity benchmark is $0.150/kWh, so Mount Airy households should treat usage, home size, heating, and cooling as the practical bill drivers. The electricity value shown for Mount Airy is a Georgia state-level EIA benchmark, so it should not be read as a local provider tariff.

For Mount Airy, utility planning is stronger when the electric benchmark is paired with home age, square footage, insulation, HVAC equipment, and household occupancy.

Property Tax Context

Median property tax paid is $1,470, so Mount Airy buyers should still verify parcel-specific tax records before budgeting. Parcel boundaries, exemptions, school districts, and reassessment rules can move the actual bill for a Mount Airy address.

Compare the property tax field with home value rather than reading it by itself; a lower tax bill can still pair with a different assessment base or exemption profile.

Insurance and Risk Context

Insurance costs in Mount Airy depend on address-level factors such as roof condition, structure age, coverage limits, claims history, deductible choice, and carrier underwriting.

Home value, tax burden, and insurance exposure should be reviewed together for Mount Airy, especially when comparing with Baldwin, GA.

Population and Demographics

Median age is 27.5, so Mount Airy may have different school, commute, healthcare, and housing demand patterns than a statewide average. Bachelor+ share is 10.9%, so Mount Airy education context can be useful when reading labor-market and school sections.

Unemployment is 3.5%, so Mount Airy wage and job-market context should be compared with commute options and regional employment centers.

Nearby Georgia comparison pages
PlacePopulationHome valueElectric benchmark
Cornelia, GA4,813$210k$0.150/kWh
Baldwin, GA3,728$175k$0.150/kWh
Demorest, GA2,335$217k$0.150/kWh
Alto, GA1,187$133k$0.150/kWh

Source Notes

  • City-specific Census ACS values are used when a matching place row exists in the cached city metrics file.
  • Electricity and unemployment fields are state-level EIA and BLS benchmarks, so they are labeled as planning context rather than city quotes.
  • The page should be used as a comparison screen before checking provider rates, parcel records, insurance quotes, school boundaries, and address-level details for Mount Airy.

Mount Airy Cost Drill-Down

This dashboard keeps the fast local overview on one page, while the linked category reports go deeper into one decision at a time. For Mount Airy, the strongest local signals in the current cache are population 1,475, median household income $85,433, median home value $203,300, rent $708/mo, property tax paid $1,470, and the Georgia residential electric benchmark $0.150/kWh.

Mount Airy category drill-down links and metric context
CategoryPrimary valueSecond valueWhy it matters here
Cost of living $85,433 $203,300 Mount Airy affordability is mostly a housing-versus-income read: income is solid, so housing and taxes usually decide the budget picture and home values sit in a moderate range where taxes and utilities still change the monthly math.
Utility costs $0.150/kWh $708/mo Mount Airy utility planning should pair the Georgia electric benchmark with home size, cooling load, appliance use, and occupancy.
Property taxes $1,470 $203k Mount Airy tax planning should compare the tax-paid field with home value, exemptions, assessment rules, and parcel-level records.
Insurance costs 27.5 10.9% Mount Airy insurance context should be read with housing age, replacement cost, roof condition, claim history, and nearby risk patterns.

Budget Fit

Mount Airy should be read as a very small-community place where income, home value, rent, taxes, utilities, and insurance need to be checked together. Income is solid, so housing and taxes usually decide the budget picture, and home values sit in a moderate range where taxes and utilities still change the monthly math.

Monthly Bills

The electricity value on this page is a Georgia state-level EIA benchmark, not a city utility tariff. For Mount Airy, that benchmark becomes useful when paired with home square footage, cooling load, HVAC age, insulation, and household usage.

Ownership Costs

Median property tax paid is $1,470 and median home value is $203,300. That makes the ownership read stronger than a single price estimate because taxes, insurance, maintenance, and financing terms can move the real monthly cost.

Comparison Angle

Use Baldwin, GA as a local comparison before using a broad GA average. The nearby table below keeps the comparison tied to home value, taxes, and electric benchmarks instead of alphabetical city links.

Labor and Demographics

Unemployment is 3.5%, median age is 27.5, and bachelor-plus share is 10.9%. These fields help frame school demand, commute patterns, wage fit, and service-provider availability around Mount Airy.

Source Discipline

City-specific ACS values are used where the place matches the cache. State-level EIA and BLS fields are labeled as benchmarks, so this page does not pretend those values are address-level or city-utility quotes.

Nearby comparison context for Mount Airy
PlaceDistanceHome valueProperty taxElectric benchmark
Cornelia, GA 2 mi $210k $1,204 $0.150/kWh
Baldwin, GA 3 mi $175k $1,258 $0.150/kWh
Demorest, GA 4 mi $217k $1,395 $0.150/kWh
Alto, GA 6 mi $133k $881 $0.150/kWh
Clarkesville, GA 6 mi $199k $1,762 $0.150/kWh

Data Freshness

This Mount Airy, Georgia dashboard was generated on 2026-06-18. The city metrics cache was refreshed on 2026-06-16; the nearby-city coordinate cache was refreshed on 2026-06-17.

  • City metrics: Census ACS place fields are city-specific where a matching place record exists.
  • State benchmarks: EIA electricity and BLS unemployment values are state-level context, not city provider tariffs or city labor surveys.
  • Nearby comparisons: Distance uses cached Census Gazetteer place coordinates when available.

Regional Data Explorer

Zoom out from Mount Airy to nearby cities, Georgia Area, and Georgia benchmarks.

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Mount Airy 95.8
Home value
$189k
Property tax
$2,190
Electric rate
$0.154/kWh
County Avg 97.4
Home value
$178k
Property tax
$2,240
Electric rate
$0.158/kWh
GA Avg 101.2
Home value
$286k
Property tax
$3,180
Electric rate
$0.162/kWh

Local Service Cost Guides

Use these contractor-cost guides with the Mount Airy dashboard to compare local housing, utility, tax, climate, and repair-cost context.

Plumber Rates for Mount Airy $85-$165/hr planning range. Leak, drain, fixture, water heater, and emergency plumbing cost planning. Opens the deepest available state guide for Mount Airy, Georgia. Open state guide HVAC Installation for Mount Airy $5,500-$14,500 planning range. AC, furnace, heat pump, ductwork, and seasonal system replacement planning. Opens the deepest available national guide for Mount Airy, Georgia. Open national guide Roof Replacement for Mount Airy $8,000-$24,000 planning range. Roof replacement, leak repair, flashing, ventilation, and storm-exposure planning. Opens the deepest available national guide for Mount Airy, Georgia. Open national guide Electrician Rates for Mount Airy $90-$175/hr planning range. Panel, outlet, EV charger, lighting, wiring, and inspection cost planning. Opens the deepest available national guide for Mount Airy, Georgia. Open national guide

Data note: City-profile values are local estimates for comparison and planning context.