Living in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blue Ridge Shores · Census data 2020–2024
Blue Ridge Shores has 918 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $62,321 (33% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $221,300, the median rent is $1,917/month.
Blue Ridge Shores is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Blue Ridge Shores at a glance
- Population
- 918
- Median age
- 43.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,321State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $221,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,917/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Blue Ridge Shores a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Blue Ridge Shores
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Blue Ridge Shores the median home value is $221,300, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,917 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Blue Ridge Shores median household income
The median household income in Blue Ridge Shores is $62,321 and the income per person is $32,354. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Blue Ridge Shores: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 702
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 46.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.44
46.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Blue Ridge Shores has many vacation and second homes.
Blue Ridge Shores demographics
- Population
- 918
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 377
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blue Ridge Shores ›
Education in Blue Ridge Shores
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Blue Ridge Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blue Ridge Shores
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Blue Ridge Shores vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Shores | 918 | $62,321 | $221,300 | $1,917 |
| Louisa | 2,435 | $65,132 | $344,100 | $1,207 |
| Gordonsville | 1,459 | $61,556 | $272,800 | $941 |
| Mineral | 555 | $71,042 | $266,700 | $1,267 |
| Orange | 5,066 | $76,370 | $273,300 | $1,103 |
| Rhoadesville | 207 | $61,825 | — | — |
| Barboursville | 694 | $53,766 | — | — |
| Keswick | 402 | $250,001 | $1,133,100 | — |
| Lake Wilderness | 3,139 | $120,700 | $353,100 | $1,859 |
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What is the median household income in Blue Ridge Shores, VA?
The median household income in Blue Ridge Shores is $62,321, 33% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Blue Ridge Shores?
The median home value in Blue Ridge Shores is $221,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Blue Ridge Shores?
The median gross rent in Blue Ridge Shores is $1,917 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Blue Ridge Shores, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Blue Ridge Shores?
The median age in Blue Ridge Shores is 43.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Blue Ridge Shores?
The average commute to work in Blue Ridge Shores is 41 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blue Ridge Shores?
The unemployment rate in Blue Ridge Shores is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blue Ridge Shores?
16.7% of adults in Blue Ridge Shores 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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