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Blue Ridge, GA

Blue Ridge, GA.

Population: 11,791 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Blue Ridge, GA is $518,606 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $650,000 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,500/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$518,606

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$518,606
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.6%
5-year appreciation
+10.7%
10-year appreciation
+112.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$557,113
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$650,000
Median list price
$720,000
Median price per sqft
$331
1-year sale-price change
+11.3%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
123
For-sale inventory
398
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
403
Days to pending
122 days
New listings (monthly)
66

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,500/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$761/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$766/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,002/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,322/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,327/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
Schools include
Fannin County Middle School, West Fannin Elementary School, Fannin County High School, Blue Ridge Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.7 in
Annual snowfall
2.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (55 mi)
National parks include
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Blue Ridge Skyport Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+189 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
10.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,000
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,672
Average weekly wage
$872
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
356

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Blue RidgeState medianUS median
Median home value$518,606$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$650,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market67 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,500/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,000$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Blue Ridge, GA?
$518,606.
What is the median sale price in Blue Ridge, GA?
$650,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Blue Ridge, GA?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Blue Ridge, GA?
Typical rent: $2,500/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Blue Ridge, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Blue Ridge, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Blue Ridge, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Blue Ridge, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Blue Ridge, GA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Blue Ridge, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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