Blue Ridge 57 Below average
Blue Ridge Livability #1,214 ranked city in Texas#21,255 ranked city in the USARanks better than 27% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Blue Ridge

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes conducted surveys and polls with locals who live in the area. The results were not favorable for walkability of amenities, parks, public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

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      Blue Ridge transportation information

      Statistic Blue Ridge Texas National
      Average one way commute33min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work73.5%80.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool13.7%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.9%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home9.9%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Blue Ridge, TX data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).