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| What Mount Airy is like for active adults |
If your idea of retirement living means a small friendly town with a downtown you can easily walk around and greet your neighbors, Mount Airy North Carolina might be the retirement community for you. The town has under 9,000 people, but almost 40,000 people live in the immediate area that the Census Bureau refers to as a micropolitan area. This new designation refers to an area that has a less than 50,000 in its core population and relatively few commuters.
Mount Airy, located in northwest North Carolina, has a lot to attract active adults 55+. It has a vital downtown with abundant wireless access. Andy Griffith, who hails from here (Mount Airy was the inspiration for Mayberry), has a theatre named after him, the Andy Griffith Playhouse, which features regular community productions. The Downtown Cinema Theatre broadcasts a weekly bluegrass radio concert. Mount Airy has much to like as a retirement community. Tourist attractions like the mountains and the Andy Griffith connection, combined with North Carolina’s moderate climate have contributed to a strong economy. There is plenty to do and see. The tourism industry provides a source of jobs for retirees who are interested.
Real estate might strike many as a bargain in Mount Airy. In 2005 the median sales price of a home was under $100,000. In 2006 and 2007 that value went into the low $100's.
Mount Airy is located in Surry County. The cities of Winston-Salem and Greensboro are nearby, Here is a guide to North Carolina retirement. |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Friendly small town
• The pork sandwich at the Snappy Lunch
• Pilot Mountain State Park
• Andy Griffith’s boyhood home
• Blue Ridge Parkway |
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| What is not special about this community |
| Not for those looking for an urban environment.
It might be hard to break into the local social scene |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Retirees will like living here in Mount Airy NC because it has beautiful natural surroundings and a vital downtown. There is a strong economic base with ample opportunities for work. People who enjoy living in a small town will love it here.
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, manufacturing (apparel) |
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| Physical environment |
| Mount Airy is located in western North Carolina and is near both the Smokies and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Due to its elevation it is considerably cooler here than in the rest of North Carolina. |
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| Cultural environment |
| The area is famous for its bluegrass music. The Andy Griffith Playhouse features regular community productions and blue grass jams. The Downtown Cinema Theatre broadcasts a weekly bluegrass radio concert, the Merry-Go-Round, since 1948. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Northern Hospital of Surry County is here |
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| Transportation |
| Smith Reynolds Airport is 38 miles away in Winston-Salem.
Piedmont Triad International is 55 miles in Greensboro |
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| Mount Airy Active Communities |
| Facts about MOUNT AIRY | | State | : NC | | Environment | : Rural,Mountains,Small Town, | | City Population | : Less than 10,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 20,001-40,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Culture Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.3/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 6 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 5 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
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