City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

Mount Airy, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Mount Airy - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

9,746
Residents
$154,514
Median income
$474,800
Median home
$1,857
Median rent (state)

Mount Airy - the verdict

Nationally, Mount Airy sits in the 95th percentile for household income and the 51st percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

95th
percentile, household income
83rd
percentile, home value
78th
percentile, median rent
51st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Mount Airy, MD

Mount Airy is a small town in Maryland, home to 9,746 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $154,514 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 0.6%. Mount Airy's housing stock carries a median value of $474,800, and the median resident age is 38.0 years. Educational attainment runs 56.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 74.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Mount Airy reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1344.6 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Maryland at 105.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,857 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Maryland's average monthly utility costs around $255 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 59.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

9,746 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$154,514 /yr

Poverty 0.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Mount Airy compare to other US cities?

Where Mount Airy sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 95% higher than other cities
Home value 83% pricier than other cities
Median rent 78% pricier than other cities
Safety 51% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Maryland, Mount Airy ranks #24 of 70 Maryland cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Mount Airy against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maryland only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maryland-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Mount Airy toward the top of Maryland's cities

Among the 479 Maryland cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Mount Airy ranks #80 - the 83rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Mount Airy only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#67 of 445
85th percentile in Maryland
Median Gross Rent
#180 of 479
38th percentile in Maryland
Median Home Value
#125 of 450
72nd percentile in Maryland
Poverty Rate
#359 of 479
25th percentile in Maryland
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#80 of 479
83rd percentile in Maryland

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maryland only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

95thIncome percentile
51stSafety percentile

95th percentile nationally for median household income · 51st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Mount Airy's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Mount Airy's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 55 Avg. percentile National median
Mount Airy's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Mount Airy's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$474,800 17th percentile more affordable than 17% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Mount Airy $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Mount Airy, MD Mount Airy, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Mount Airy, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Mount Airy, MD median $154,514/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Mount Airy, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Mount Airy, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 56.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 74.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
9,746
Median Income
$154,514
Median Home Value
$474,800
Median Age
38.0
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Labor force participation
74.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
56.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1344.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
321.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1023.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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9,600 residents9,700 residents9,800 residents9,900 residents10,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 9,645 residents 9,857 residents ▲ +2.2%
Mount Airy's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
73.9%
Carpool
7.2%
Public Transit
0.7%
Walk
1.2%
Work from Home
16.7%

Based on 5,462 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Mount Airy sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,857/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
59.5 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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9,626 people
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9,552 people
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9,954 people
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Mount Airy's 9,746 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Keokuk, IA
9,748 people
Fairview, TN
9,751 people
Morrisville, PA
9,740 people
Fultondale, AL
9,753 people
Tanaina, AK
9,738 people
Washington, NC
9,754 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Mount Airy's $154,514 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Burr Ridge, IL
$154,508 median income
West Sayville, NY
$154,531 median income
George Mason, VA
$154,479 median income
La Grange, IL
$154,556 median income
Sag Harbor, NY
$154,583 median income
Briar Chapel, NC
$154,583 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Mount Airy, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Mount Airy, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.2% 6.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.3% White 85.2% Black or African American 2.6% Asian 2.3% American Indian 1.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.4% Two or more races 6.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Mount Airy compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Mount Airy (this city) 9,746 $154,514
Walker Mill 9,626 $74,200
Bladensburg 9,552 $62,400
Fallston 9,954 $154,400
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Mount Airy, MD?

What is the population of Mount Airy, MD? +

9,746 people live in Mount Airy, MD according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Mount Airy, MD? +

The median household income in Mount Airy is $154,514 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Mount Airy? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Mount Airy; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

Is Mount Airy, MD safe? +

Mount Airy has a total crime rate of 1344.6 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Mount Airy, MD? +

The median home value in Mount Airy is $474,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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