Living in Blue Ridge, Indiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blue Ridge · Census data 2020–2024

Blue Ridge has 215 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $139,048 (93% higher than the Indiana median).

Blue Ridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Blue Ridge at a glance

Population
215
Median age
39.8State: 38.1
Median household income
$139,048State: $71,957
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
Average commute
17 min

Is Blue Ridge a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 93% higher than the Indiana median; an average commute of 17 minutes.

Cons: Unemployment of 12%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Blue Ridge median household income

The median household income in Blue Ridge is $139,048 and the income per person is $47,547. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).

Median household income

Blue Ridge$139,048
Indiana$71,957
United States$80,734

Housing in Blue Ridge: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
86
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.50

Blue Ridge demographics

Population
215
Median age
39.8
Under 18
7%
65 and older
4.2%
Households
86
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.2%
Hispanic or Latino9.8%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blue Ridge ›

Education in Blue Ridge

14.2% of adults 25 and older in Blue Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Blue Ridge14.2%
Indiana29.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Blue Ridge

Unemployment rate
12%State: 4.3%
Average commute
17 minState: 24 min
Work from home
18.8%
Drive alone
26.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Blue Ridge vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Blue Ridge215$139,048——
Manilla328$51,765$102,500—
Waldron606$80,441$165,900—
Homer233$147,679$85,900—
St. Paul887$60,938$112,200$938
Shelbyville20,296$55,602$174,700$995
Marion276$71,563$275,800—
Arlington678$57,841$131,300—
Milroy522$83,164$132,100—

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Living in Blue Ridge: FAQ

What is the median household income in Blue Ridge, IN?

The median household income in Blue Ridge is $139,048, 93% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Blue Ridge, IN a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 93% higher than the Indiana median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 12%.

What is the median age in Blue Ridge?

The median age in Blue Ridge is 39.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).

How long is the commute in Blue Ridge?

The average commute to work in Blue Ridge is 17 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Blue Ridge?

The unemployment rate in Blue Ridge is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Blue Ridge?

14.2% of adults in Blue Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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