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Blue Ridge
A snapshot profile, compiled from information provided by the 1990 Census, Blue Ridge Realty and Evergreen Title Co.

Note: Census information includes some surrounding neighborhoods.

The numbers

Founded: 1927

Square miles: .3
(200 acres)

Population: 1,500

Median household income: $100,000

Median house value: $362,000


(not applicable)

Parks: 2

Housing units: 450


The people

Pie chart showing ethnic breakdown of population

Median age: 46

Enrolled in public school (K-12): 165

Completed four-year college or higher: 32 percent

Below poverty level: 0 percent

Home ownership: 100 percent

Renters: 0 percent

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HEADLINES
Saturday, January 16, 1999

Obscure little enclave has a loyal following

William Boeing launched development of neighborhood

An 'organized community' tries to stick together

Small-town feel does not come cheaply

Diversity not part of original design

Jon Hahn: A secret garden of delights is nestled inside Blue Ridge area

Things to do while you're here

Scenes of Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge historical album

Blue Ridge by the numbers


Nearby communities:

Ballard

Broadview

Crown Hill

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