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Blue Ridge, TX


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Blue Ridge, Texas

Blue Ridge, Texas, in Collin county, is 14 miles NE of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 41 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city is part of the Dallas metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 672 people people live in Blue Ridge.

The People and Families of Blue Ridge

In Blue Ridge, about 58% of adults are married. Blue Ridge has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blue Ridge had a median family income of $42,778.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Blue Ridge, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Blue Ridge, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Blue Ridge, TX

Comparing Blue Ridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men68
Racial Diversity61
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes88
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents22
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