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Mount airy, GA

Mount airy, GA.

Population: 6,310 (Census ACS)

The median 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 coldwave, icestorm, 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

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$316,308
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+41.4%
10-year appreciation
+142.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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 flood data (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 nearby (~15 mi)
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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+360 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
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
Median 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 median 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: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Mount airy, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
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, 2022-23).
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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