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It's an awesome place! It's consistantly ranked in many publications year after year as one of the best small towns in America in which to live. As you may or may not know, Mt. Airy's the hometown of Andy Griffith, and the model for the town of Mayberry. My family and I live about 1.5 hours south of Mt. Airy (in Concord , near Charlotte) and visit there often. It's one of the most adorable small towns in the nation. Many of the businesses on The Andy Griffith Show are actual busnesses in Mt. Airy that have been there years before the show ever aired (Walley's Service Station, Bluebird Dinner, Floyd's Barber Shop, ect). They play the Mayberry thing to the hilt (whithout being tacky), so there's a lot to see and do in the area. Visually, it's a stunning area, sitting in the foothills of the Appalatchian Mountain range. They have a wonderful 4-season climate. Lots of sun year round. In July, the highs are around 83-85 degrees. In Jan., highs are about 46-48 degrees with an average of 11" of snow per winter. Falls and springs are heavenly! Crime is very rare, and the cost of living is really low. Though Mt. Airy's outside of any metro area and has that good hometown feel, I-77 and I-74 are about 2 miles outside of town and you have access to Winston Salem (45 miles SE on I-74), and Charlotte (1.5 hours south on I-77), so you're not completely isolated.
The only negative I can come up with is, like nearly all small towns outside of metro areas, the economy is very limited. If you go there with a job in place, can work from home, or are retired, it's a great choice. If not, I'd rethink it. Good luck in your search and I hope Mt. Airy works out for you. If not, just post again, and we'll find you a place in NC. There are soooo many great areas!!!
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Questions about Mt. Airy/Pilot Mountain area
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