Mount Airy, NC Real Estate & Small-Town Living
A historic community located in northwest North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley region.
Mount Airy is a historic community located in northwest North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley region. Famed as the inspiration for the beloved town of Mayberry, Mount Airy captures the essence of small-town living with its welcoming neighborhoods, rich heritage, and relaxed pace of life. Just 15 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and a short drive north of Winston-Salem via Highway 52, residents enjoy peaceful surroundings with easy access to the Piedmont Triad.
Life here is defined by outdoor recreation, hometown traditions, and local character. The area boasts golf courses, miles of trails along the Granite City Greenway, and well-regarded schools. Beyond its historic Main Street, Mount Airy continues to grow as a destination for arts, entertainment, and local experiences, from the celebrated old-time music heritage at the Earle Theatre to the Market Street Arts & Entertainment District featuring local craft breweries and public art installations. The newly opened Balladeer Hotel, a boutique destination housed in a restored textile mill, bridges Mount Airy's industrial past with its evolving future.
Surrounded by the region’s stunning mountain landscapes, the town offers an exceptional lifestyle for families, retirees, and those seeking the perfect balance of heritage, convenience, and natural beauty.
36,241 people live in Mount Airy, where the median age is 43.7 and the average individual income is $29,756. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Mount Airy, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Whatz Cookin, 13 Bones, and Rusty Rooster Southern Breakfast .
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| Dining | 0.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.56 miles | 329 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.56 miles | 69 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.63 miles | 46 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.67 miles | 23 reviews | 1.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.71 miles | 4 reviews | 2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.78 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.79 miles | 21 reviews | 2.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.83 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.84 miles | 20 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.85 miles | 89 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.67 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.85 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.84 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.7 miles | 8 reviews | 2.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.7 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.77 miles | 11 reviews | 2.1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.82 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.83 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.84 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Mount Airy has 15,338 households, with an average household size of 2.34. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Mount Airy do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 36,241 people call Mount Airy home. The population density is 213 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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ADDRESS
228 Franklin St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
ADDRESS
228 Franklin St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
