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Halfway between Atlanta, GA and Chattanooga, TN is the small and growing town of Blue Ridge, Georgia. Located at the Southern end of the Appalachians, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia; this community maintains one foot in its gracious southern history while embracing the future with the other. The town itself is home to numerous, upscale specialty shops, galleries and restaurants, yet with a down home attitude. If the “Arts” is your “thing” check out the two major Art Festivals held in the City Downtown Park or visits the Blue Ridge Community Theatre for fantastic, live entertainment. Blue Ridge is also the home of two major medical facilities and as the county seat, a brand new courthouse.
All in all, the major attraction to our area (after our people) is the beauty of the landscape around us. Blue Ridge is in Fannin County, which is comprised of nearly 50% National Forest and boasts waterfalls, rivers, gorgeous mountain views and tranquil woodland settings.
The Toccoa River leads into The Ocoee in Tennessee and was home to the Olympic Whitewater Rafting Competition! . The county boasts over 100,000 acres managed by the United States Forest Service and is the starting point for the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain and the 3,290 acre Blue Ridge Lake. Take the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway as it winds alongside the Toccoa River to McCaysville, GA and discover the beauty there from an open train car or visit the Swan Drive –In one of the last working, current run Drive-Ins in the state!
Those who originally purchased second homes in this community quickly converted into fulltime residents because of the beauty of the area, convenience of the interstates to Atlanta and the affordability of our properties. Blue Ridge, GA: a place to call home for a day, a weekend or the rest of your life.
Population
| Total Population |
1,280
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| Population Density |
589 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
698
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| Male Population |
581
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| Median Age |
37.45 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
146%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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| Distance to TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
25 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
NORTH GA COLLEGE AND ST UNIV
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| Distance to NORTH GA COLLEGE AND ST UNIV |
30 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
794
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| Family Households |
470
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| Average Family Size |
2
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| Average Household Income |
$37,379
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| Median Household Income |
$33,157
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
146%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.41
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
0.26
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.18
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.30
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.17
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| Robbery Risk |
0.09
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.21
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| Property Risk (County) |
0.30
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
0.58
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
0.19
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.16
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
87.5° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
26.4° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
60.15 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
106% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
7%
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| Nearest Airport |
LOVELL FIELD
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| Distance to LOVELL FIELD |
51 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS (AA)
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| Distance to CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS (AA) |
51 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| MOUNTAIN BROOK SCHOOL | SPECIAL EDUCATION | 224 E HIGHLAND ST, BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| FANNIN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 4560 OLD HIGHWAY 76, BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| PRINCE MOUNTAIN ACADEMY | K - 12 | 1022 OLD FORD RD, BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| FANNIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 2346 E 1ST ST, BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| WEST FANNIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 5060 BLUE RIDGE DR, BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 224 E HIGHLAND ST, BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
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| Type of Business | Name | Address |
| BANKS | APPALACHIAN COMMUNITY BANK | 150 ORVIN LANCE CONNECTOR BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| BANKS | B B & T | 111 COLLINS AVE BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| BANKS | B B & T | 3831 APPALACHIAN HWY BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| BANKS | BANK OF BLUE RIDGE | 220 ORVIN LANCE CONNECTOR BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| BANKS | CADENCE BANK | 2517 APPALACHIAN HWY BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| BANKS | SUN TRUST BANK | 204 W MAIN ST BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| BANKS | UNITED COMMUNITY BANK | 4000 APPALACHIAN HWY BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| BANKS | UNITED COMMUNITY BANK | 5679 APPALACHIAN HWY BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| HOSPITALS | FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MED | 344 W MAIN ST BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| HOSPITALS | FANNIN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | 2855 OLD HIGHWAY 5 BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
| HOSPITALS | SENIORS CIRCLE | 4112 E MAIN ST BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 |
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
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| 30513 | 226 | $215,000 | $274,548 |
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