Choose Country

Blue Ridge Shores, VA

Virginia

Blue Ridge Shores is a small town in Virginia with a population of 853. Residents earn $87,813 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
853 Population 623/sq mi density
$87,813 Median Income $30,102 per capita
$237,700 Home Value
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$237,700 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,813
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $237,700
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Blue Ridge Shores Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population853
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans18.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,813
Per Capita$30,102
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,620M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$237,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units537
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Uninsured10.1%
Smoking18.5%
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI35 (Good)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation306 ft (93 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute39 min
Broadband85.5%
Libraries3

Is Blue Ridge Shores a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blue Ridge Shores receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Blue Ridge Shores stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blue Ridge Shores is $87,813, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blue Ridge Shores is $237,700, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Blue Ridge Shores enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Blue Ridge Shores has a population of 853 with a density of 623 people per square mile. The median age is 41.7 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.5%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Black.

Population

853
Total Population
623
People / sq mi
41.7yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Blue Ridge Shores vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blue Ridge Shores vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blue Ridge Shores is $87,813, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Blue Ridge Shores vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,813
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$30,102
Avg Weekly Wage$946
IRS Avg AGI$76,587

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,030
County GDP$1,620M

Business (County)

Restaurants68
Healthcare44
Retail122
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,391
3% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.6 min
Drive Alone69.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Blue Ridge Shores is $237,700, 16% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$237,700
16% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.6%
Housing Units537
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,391
3% below US avg
Effective Rate1.43%
In Blue Ridge Shores, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.1% of residents lack health insurance. 18.5% are current smokers. 27.2% report depression. 27.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Blue Ridge Shores vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure34.4%
Asthma11.6%
COPD8.2%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.5%
32% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity27.0%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress15.6%
Short Sleep39.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.1%
Uninsured10.1%
17% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.0%
Dental Visits59.0%
Premature Death10,006/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access57.9%
Healthcare Facilities44
Blue Ridge Shores has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall15.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation306 ft (93 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density623/sq mi
Coordinates38.1071°N, 78.0227°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS51137
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.7-point margin. 85.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.9%
D 37.2%

Winner: Republican by 24.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.4%
60% below US avg
High School+88.8%
Graduate Degree+5.6%
School Test Score5.58
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density623/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.5%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities44
Restaurants68
Retail Stores122

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.6 min
Drive Alone69.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.4%

Nearby Cities

Louisa, VA 2,249 pop · 6.4 mi Gordonsville, VA 1,527 pop · 9.2 mi Orange, VA 5,000 pop · 10.9 mi Rivanna, VA 2,258 pop · 20.9 mi Ruckersville, VA 1,314 pop · 21.0 mi Lake Wilderness, VA 3,255 pop · 21.1 mi Lake Monticello, VA 10,820 pop · 21.2 mi Lake of the Woods, VA 8,165 pop · 21.3 mi Piney Mountain, VA 2,478 pop · 21.4 mi Hollymead, VA 8,566 pop · 22.5 mi Brightwood, VA 1,436 pop · 23.0 mi Pantops, VA 4,328 pop · 23.5 mi Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 6,793 pop · 24.4 mi Earlysville, VA 1,217 pop · 24.5 mi
Compare Blue Ridge Shores with another city: