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Blue Ridge, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Fannin County County
Blue Ridge, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Blue Ridge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Blue Ridge residents earn a median household income of $45,938 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,880. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Ridge is $258,700 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $504,992. Median rent is $837/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Blue Ridge reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,737/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Blue Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Ridge has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.