Mount Airy, MD 21771 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Mount Airy, MD—21771

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$621,000

2.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$155,000

24.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

49.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.1%

Median Rent

$2,400

14.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$775

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$2,100

21.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,950

13.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Mount Airy, MD

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Mount Airy, MD is $621,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.5%. This indicates that home prices in Mount Airy, MD are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$621,000	2.5%
Single Family	$622,000	2.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Mount Airy, MD

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mount Airy, MD is $2,410, with a year-over-year rent change of -14.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mount Airy, MD is 1-bedrooms: $911, 2-bedrooms: $2,100, 3-bedrooms: $2,780, 4-bedrooms: $3,170. The most common rental property sizes in Mount Airy, MD are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 35.8% and 35.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,400	$2,410
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$775	$911
2 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,100
3 Bed Rent	$2,950	$2,780
4 Bed Rent	$3,500	$3,170

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

11.7%

2 Bedrooms

14.8%

3 Bedrooms

35.8%

4 Bedrooms

35.0%

5+ Bedrooms

2.8%

Property Listings — Mount Airy, MD

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mount Airy, MD is 35. This is a increase of 3.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$592,000	-18.0%
Listing Count	55	-12.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	-12.0%
Days on Market	49	49.0%

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Demographics — Mount Airy, MD

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mount Airy, MD has a population of 32,800, which has increased by 12.2% over the past 5 years. Mount Airy, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.3% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 46.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	32,800	12.2%
% Under 18	23.3%	-0.4%
% Seniors	15.4%	14.1%
% WFH	18.7%	159.7%
% w/ College Degree	46.1%	13.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mount Airy, MD is a predominantly white area, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mount Airy, MD is hispanic, making up 8.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.8% of the population in Mount Airy, MD, and this percentage has increased by 120.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	81.7%	-8.4%
% Black	4.5%	136.8%
% Hispanic	8.8%	69.2%
% Asian	2.0%	66.7%
% Foreign Born	8.8%	120.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Mount Airy, MD

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 550 mortgage originations in Mount Airy, MD, of which 87.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 53.0%, with 20.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Mount Airy, MD. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	550
% Conventional Loans	87.0%
% Government Loans	13.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Mount Airy, MD

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Mount Airy, MD under the Section 8 program is 2.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Mount Airy, MD, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	17
Total Units Section 8	17
% Rentals under Section 8	2.2%
% Occupied Section 8	77.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$1,045	$775	$1,820
2 Bedroom	$50	$2,100	$2,150
3 Bedroom	-$220	$2,950	$2,730
4 Bedroom	-$380	$3,500	$3,120

Mount Airy, MD—21771

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mount Airy, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mount Airy, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mount Airy, MD

Demographics — Mount Airy, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mount Airy, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mount Airy, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mount Airy, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mount Airy, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.6
Median Home Price	$621,000
Median Household Income	$155,000

Mount Airy, MD—21771

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mount Airy, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mount Airy, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mount Airy, MD

Demographics — Mount Airy, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mount Airy, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mount Airy, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mount Airy, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mount Airy, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Monrovia, MD

Woodbine, MD

Damascus, MD

New Market, MD

Libertytown

Frequently Asked Questions

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