At a Glance
Median Income
$83,113
$36,323 per capita
Home Value
$247,900
Zillow: $315,043
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
13.0% 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?
A
4.1 / 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 $83,113 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,323. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,548 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Ridge is $247,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,043. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
22.1% of adults in Blue Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Ridge has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population3,112
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density511/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,113
Per Capita$36,323
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$10,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,900
Rent
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$315,043
Housing Units1,254
Rent Burden49.3%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death15,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,394 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue Ridge was built in 1977.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.