Mount Airy, North Carolina · ZIP 27030

Mount Airy — ZIP 27030

Mount Airy (27030) scores 69/100 — Fair for Mount Airy. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $221K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100

Avg math proficiency63%

Avg reading proficiency57%

Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100

Typical home value$221K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$221K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

742

Violent Crime

126

Property Crime

616

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Surry County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
North Surry High	09–12	792	85%	67%
Mount Airy High	09–12	620	85%	72%
White Plains Elementary	PK–05	328	67%	62%
Franklin Elementary	PK–05	473	66%	58%
Flat Rock Elementary	PK–05	217	62%	57%
Mount Airy Middle	06–08	395	55%	47%
Millennium Charter Academy	KG–12	628	54%	60%
Meadowview Magnet Middle	06–08	318	54%	47%
Jones Intermediate	03–05	339	52%	48%
J Sam Gentry Middle	06–08	320	52%	50%
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary	PK–02	432	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

36,350

Median Income

$46K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

43.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27030 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 27030 has a school score of 74/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27030 is approximately $221K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 27030 in Mount Airy has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.