Blue Ridge, TX

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. 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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Blue Ridge Almanac

Blue Ridge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Blue Ridge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Blue Ridge High Schools (2004)

BLUE RIDGE H S
11020 CR 504
972-752-5707
Serves 192 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Blue Ridge Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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