At a Glance
Median Income
$76,296
$31,756 per capita
Home Value
$206,100
Zillow: $435,004
Median Rent
$1,399/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
13.9% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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 $76,296 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,756. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Ridge is $206,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,004. Median rent is $1,399/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
12.8% of adults in Blue Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Ridge has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,135
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,296
Per Capita$31,756
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,100
Rent$1,399
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$435,004
Housing Units349
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation588 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute35 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue Ridge was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.