Editing Mount Airy (section)

== Living in Mount Airy ==

=== Housing ===

* Victorian single-family homes
* Some duplexes and apartments
* Large lots by Philadelphia standards
* Moderate to high prices (less than Chestnut Hill)

=== Schools ===

* C.W. Henry School (public)
* Miquon School (private, progressive)
* Several other public and private options

=== Demographics ===

* Racially diverse
* Economically mixed
* Many families
* Professionals and academics
* Artists and activists

{{FAQ
| q1 = What is Mount Airy known for?
| a1 = Mount Airy is nationally recognized as a model of successful racial integration. In the 1950s-60s, when other neighborhoods experienced white flight, Mount Airy residents organized to maintain diversity. It remains one of America's most successfully integrated communities.
| q2 = What is the difference between East and West Mount Airy?
| a2 = West Mount Airy is more affluent with larger Victorian houses and Wissahickon Valley Park access. East Mount Airy has more modest housing and is more economically diverse. Both share the neighborhood's integrated character.
| q3 = Is Mount Airy a good neighborhood?
| a3 = Mount Airy is known for Victorian architecture, racial and economic diversity, progressive character, Wissahickon Park access, and strong community organizations. It's popular with families, professionals, and those seeking diverse, urban-suburban living.
| q4 = How do you get to Mount Airy?
| a4 = SEPTA Regional Rail serves Mount Airy via the Chestnut Hill East Line (Mount Airy Station) and Chestnut Hill West Line (Carpenter and Allen Lane stations). Bus Route 23 runs along Germantown Avenue.
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