At a Glance
Median Income
$78,598
$68,406 per capita
Home Value
$422,100
Zillow: $486,088
Violent Crime
361/100K
2,468/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
326 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blue Ridge residents earn a median household income of $78,598 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,406. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Ridge is $422,100 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,088. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Blue Ridge reports 361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,468/100K.
Education
43.6% of adults in Blue Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Ridge has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,037
Median Age68.9 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,598
Per Capita$68,406
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
B+
Home Value$422,100
Rent
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$486,088
Housing Units1,995
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent361/100K
Property2,468/100K
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,804 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue Ridge was built in 1995.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.