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Mount Airy, GA

Mount Airy, GA.

Population: 6,310 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mount Airy, GA is $316,308 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 28 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$316,308

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$316,308
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+41.4%
10-year appreciation
+142.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$316,308
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$320,000
Median list price
$369,900
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$829/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$865/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,007/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,318/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,323/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.2 : 1
Schools include
Habersham Central High School, Hazel Grove Elementary School, Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, Habersham Success Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.8 in
Annual snowfall
1.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,431
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,761

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Arrendale Forest Strip (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, TY COBB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
26
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+360 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1994
Housing built before 1970
14.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,428
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
72.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,376
Average weekly wage
$999
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
390

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Mount AiryState medianUS median
Typical home value$316,308$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$320,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market28 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,428$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Mount Airy, GA?
$316,308.
What is the median sale price in Mount Airy, GA?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount Airy, GA?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Mount Airy, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,007/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mount Airy, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Mount Airy, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mount Airy, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mount Airy, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mount Airy, GA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mount Airy, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mount Airy, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Mount Airy

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