Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) C-
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Attraction
Swan Drive-in
Cinema
Blue Ridge Community Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (12) D-
Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Pub
Bar
Blue Ridge Brewery
Bar
Blue Ridge Brewery
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fresh N' Frugal
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Flower's Baking
Bakery
Parks (5) C-
Willa Mae Haight Park
Park
Downtown Blue Ridge Park
Park
Blue Ridge City Park
Park
Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Blue Ridge Adventure Park
Playground
Blue Ridge Lake Recreation Area
Park
Tammen Park
Park
Fannin County Park
Park
Shops (14) F
BP Shop
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Rebel's Pantry
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
RadioShack
Electronics
Salon Blue Ridge
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Rebels
Pets
Verizon
Electronics
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Payless ShoeSource
Shoes
Ross
Department Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
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commute D-

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Blue Ridge.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
D-
Blue Ridge
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Blue Ridge is 92/100 - which is 1% lower than Georgia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime A+

Blue Ridge crime rates are 862 per 100k, which is 58% lower than Georgia
Property Crime
708 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
154 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment F

The median income in Blue Ridge is $31,190 - which is 39% lower than Georgia.
Med. Household Income
$31,190
F
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
A+
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health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Georgia Mountains Health
Clinic
Georgia State Patrol
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fannin County Fire Station
Fire Station
Peachstate
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing B-

Blue Ridge home prices are $175,000 - which is 15% higher than Georgia
Home Price
$175,000
B-
Home Appreciation Rate
23%
A+
Home Affordability
5.6x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools D

The Blue Ridge graduation rate is 73% - which is 10% lower than Georgia
School Test Scores
49%
F
High School Grad. Rates
73%
D-
Elementary Schools (3) F
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Fannin County Middle School
High Schools (1) F
Fannin County High School
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ratings A+

Blue Ridge has an overall rating of 96% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Great Little Town! 5 rating By curiousgeorge ( Sep 10, 2015) My husband and I recently went to Blue Ridge and checked it out as a possible retirement place. We didn't really think it would would work, because it is so small. Boy were we surprised. The place had everything you need and more! It has breathtaking scenery, unique shopping, ...Read More great restaurants, friendly and helpful people, shall I go on? The cost of living is low and so is crime. The weather was beautiful even though I was told it snows a few times each winter (that's what fireplaces are for!!). There are hiking trails, a lake, a river for trout fishing, golfing is close and lots and lots of arts and crafts galleries and festivals! Also has craft brewing for those who enjoy that. It's closer to Chattanooga than Atlanta, but both are close if you feel the need for a "big" city. I honestly didn't see or do anything that I didn't like while we were there. Oh, for those of us who have have "fur children" it was very pet friendly. My husband and I went to out one night and met the nicest people! They all told their stories and how they ended up in Blue Ridge and what a great place it was. We had a very enjoyable evening, it was like visiting with old friends! For my husband and I there are a few things that we are looking when we retire. A community that is friendly and accepting, good medical care, golf nearby, craft brewery's, arts and crafts as well as classes for such, low cost of living, four seasons, but not too much snow or ice and somewhere close enough to a larger city in case we want or need something unavailable to us in town. Needless to say we have put Blue Ridge on the top of the list as a possible retirement place for us. I would recommend visiting, it's well worth it. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Blue Ridge? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Willa Mae Haight Park
      Downtown Blue Ridge Park
      Blue Ridge City Park
      Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park
      Blue Ridge Adventure Park
      Blue Ridge Lake Recreation Area
      Tammen Park
      Fannin County Park

      Entertainment

      Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
      Swan Drive-in
      Blue Ridge Community Theater

      Food & Drink

      Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Pub
      Blue Ridge Brewery
      Blue Ridge Brewery
      Burger King
      Arby's
      Zaxby's
      Subway
      McDonald's

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Blue Ridge? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Blue Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      9% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Blue Ridge a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors