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Blue Ridge is a small city in the northeastern corner of Collin County, Texas, set at the junction of State Highway 78 and Farm Roads 981 and 545. It sits on the outer edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, where the suburban development that has transformed much of Collin County begins to give way to open countryside and small farms. The city's population of about 1,200, recorded in the 2020 census, reflects the steady but measured growth of a community that has kept its small-town scale even as the region around it has expanded. The community developed as a rural crossroads and agricultural service point in one of Texas's fastest-growing counties. Its location at a meeting of three highways has long made it a waypoint for the surrounding farmland, and that agricultural heritage remains part of the area's character, with open fields and rural residences still common beyond the city limits. Blue Ridge's appeal rests on the balance it offers: a quiet, home-owning community with a suburban-rural mix, set close enough to the larger Collin County cities—McKinney, Princeton, and Melissa—to reach their schools, jobs, and services without living amid dense growth. Students attend the Blue Ridge Independent School District, a small rural system whose intimate scale keeps schools closely tied to the town. The town's modest footprint means daily life revolves around the school, the surrounding farm roads, and the churches and businesses that anchor the community. Newer single-family construction has arrived alongside older homes, but the overall character remains unhurried. As Collin County continues to grow, Blue Ridge stands as one of its remaining rural-small-town outposts, prized by those who want a slower setting without abandoning the conveniences of North Texas.

Population 1,180

County Collin County

Active Listings 145

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Blue Ridge, Texas?

Blue Ridge is in Collin County, Texas, in the northeastern corner of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It sits at the junction of State Highway 78 and Farm Roads 981 and 545, northeast of McKinney.

What school district serves Blue Ridge?

Blue Ridge is served by the Blue Ridge Independent School District, a small rural district based in the city that serves the community and the surrounding countryside of Collin County.

What is the population of Blue Ridge?

Blue Ridge had a population of 1,180 at the 2020 census, up from 822 at the 2010 census. It is a small city that offers a suburban-rural mix, with most residents owning their homes.

What is living in Blue Ridge like?

Blue Ridge offers a quiet, small-town setting on the outer edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It sits close enough to larger Collin County cities such as McKinney and Princeton to reach their jobs, schools, and services while keeping a rural pace.

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