Blue Ridge is a very small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 3,185 people and two associated neighborhoods, Blue Ridge is the 172nd largest community in Virginia.Blue Ridge is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 89.56% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Blue Ridge is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Blue Ridge who work in office and administrative support (20.34%), management occupations (14.75%), and sales jobs (9.49%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 13.36% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Blue Ridge is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Blue Ridge’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Blue Ridge is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.In terms of college education, Blue Ridge is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 19.89% of adults 25 and older in Blue Ridge have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Blue Ridge in 2022 was $34,450, which is middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $137,800 for a family of four. However, Blue Ridge contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Blue Ridge is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Blue Ridge home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Blue Ridge residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Blue Ridge include Irish, German, English, Polish, and French Canadian. The most common language spoken in Blue Ridge is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
