Mount Airy, NC Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Mount Airy, North Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$222,346

-0.7% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

7.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
3.9mo supply · Score -1/7

Migration: Top 36% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.03x

In-migrants avg $51,207 AGI vs out-migrants $49,763

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Mount Airy are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Mount Airy Market Summary

Mount Airy, NC is experiencing a correction with -0.7% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.96x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+56 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.01% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score86/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.0x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$56,095

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Mount Airy, NC's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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