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Why Move to Blue Ridge

COMMUNITY DATA FOR BLUE RIDGE, GEORGIA
 

BLUE RIDGE POPULATION: 1,290
metro population: 5,457,831
state population: 9,919,945
national population: 313,914,040

BLUE RIDGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $31,555
average national household income: $50,935


BLUE RIDGE COST OF LIVING INDEX: 87        
average national cost of living: 100                


BLUE RIDGE MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $157,900
median national home price: $153,800          

BLUE RIDGE PROPERTY TAX RATE: $4.68
per $1,000 of Blue Ridge assessed home value
average national property tax rate: $11.20

BLUE RIDGE CRIME RATE: 3
average national Crime Rate: 4 ranked 1-10, best to worst

 

Blue Ridge and her neighboring communities share several common benefits. The first great reason to live in the Greater Metro Atlanta area is the wonderful climate. Spring and summer are filled with a bouquet of blossoms that flood the visual and olfactory senses. Parks and beautiful homes treat citizens and visitors alike with colors as if from the palette of a great landscape painter. The fall blazes with glorious colors so awesome that it almost takes your breath away. The winters are mild, and every now and then, the students get a day off for a light snow. It rarely gets below freezing. How could anyone not like the weather and climate in Blue Ridge, Georgia?

The second reason to live in Blue Ridge is that it is a great place to buy a home. Blue Ridge real estate is affordable. Newcomers can choose between well-established homes for sale or new homes in outstanding new home communities. You can choose a lot and build a custom home. Simply select a homebuilder from the many in Greater Metro Atlanta. A qualified REALTORĂ’, real estate agent, mortgage broker or loan officer can assist in the home purchase process and can guide you through the process of finding and buying real estate in Blue Ridge.

Schools are another reason Greater Metro Atlanta is a wonderful place to live. Oh yeah - families especially love the schools in Blue Ridge. In fact, some of the best schools in Greater Metro Atlanta are found in Blue Ridge. The Fannin County School System, frequently cited for several outstanding programs, services Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge schools are considered safe places for students.

Thousands of people have made the decision to relocate to Metro Atlanta, just like you. A newcomer will find why Metro Atlanta has ranked as one of the best regions in America to live or work, to buy the best real estate, to start a business, to raise a family, or even to retire.

 

CONNECT UTILITIES IN BLUE RIDGE BY CONTACTING:                         

POWER:                     
Georgia Power           
706-802-9020
www.georgiapower.com

WATER & SEWER:      

City of Blue Ridge Water & Sewer
706-632-2091
www.cityofblueridgega.gov

GAS:

Ferrellgas          
706-632-5754
www.ferrellgas.com

ThompsonGas
706-632-2881
www.thompsongas.com

TRASH & RECYCLING

Advanced Disposal              
904-737-7900
www.advanceddisposal.com

Republic Services
877-692-9729
www.disposal.com

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