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Mount Airy, MD is a charming town located only 40 miles from Washington D.C. It boasts numerous attractions such as the Rocks State Park and the Franklin G. Smith Amusement Park. The cost of living in Mount Airy is slightly higher than the national average, with a two-bedroom rental being approximately $1,760 per month compared to the US average of $1,430 per month. Additionally, grocery costs also tend to be higher in Mount Airy with an index of 111 versus 100 in the US. This town offers many business opportunities for its residents and visitors alike, including the popular Mount Airy Farmers Market that showcases local produce and delicious cuisine every weekend. There are also some well-known companies located in Mount Airy like Giant Food Stores and Walmart Supercenter.

Mount Airy has an unemployment rate of 4.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Mount Airy has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Mount Airy
- The Sales Tax Rate for Mount Airy is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Mount Airy is 7.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Mount Airy
- The average income of a Mount Airy resident is $40,191 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Mount Airy resident is $136,250 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyMount Airy, MarylandUnited States
  4.26
  -6.2%-6.2%
  31.3%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  7.8%4.6%
  $50,297$37,638
  $136,250$69,021
  $149,405$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  6.2%6.8%
  7.4%10.0%
  1.9%2.5%
  10.1%11.0%
  1.4%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  1.8%1.9%
  5.9%4.7%
  2.1%1.9%
  11.7%7.6%
  0.3%0.1%
  3.6%4.2%
  11.8%9.3%
  12.4%14.0%
  3.0%2.1%
  4.3%7.0%
  4.5%4.8%
  11.3%4.7%
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Over 4 years ago

I grew up here small town beautiful . Left for the marines in 08 came home to a place i cant afford and replaced by people that act like they know the  More

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Its a great place to raise a family and send your children to good public schools. Close to Baltimore and Washington DC. Close to great restaurants. Downtown Frederick  More

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Over 10 years ago

First off yes the cost of living, particularly housing, is expensive. But that is in relation to the rest of the country. Compared to the DC burbs is a bargain. The  More

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