At a Glance
Median Income
$124,875
$59,061 per capita
Home Value
$294,500
Zillow: $274,031
Violent Crime
304/100K
4,476/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.4%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Blue Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blue Ridge a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blue Ridge residents earn a median household income of $124,875 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,061. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,787 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Ridge is $294,500 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,031. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Blue Ridge reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,476/100K.
Education
60.4% of adults in Blue Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Ridge has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,375
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,875
Per Capita$59,061
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$3,118M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$294,500
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$274,031
Housing Units612
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property4,476/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation411 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.4%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+32.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue Ridge was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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