Blue Ridge Shores Authority

Blue Ridge Shores is a middle-income village of 918 with home prices 1.7× below the Virginia median.

Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia

Blue Ridge Shores is one of the smaller incorporated places in Louisa County, Virginia, with a population of 918. Households here earn a median of $62,321.

Definition and scope

Blue Ridge Shores sits within Louisa County, Virginia, one of Virginia's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5.

Who lives here

Blue Ridge Shores has approximately 918 residents. The median age is 43.9 years. Roughly 90% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $221,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 83.6%
• Black or African American: 1.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Blue Ridge Shores is $62,321. Poverty rate stands at 3.8%. Educational attainment: 16.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Blue Ridge Shores:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Louisa County Airport / Freeman Field. Federal court business routes through Louisa County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Charlottesville, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Blue Ridge Shores sits at an elevation of 475 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.