What are the schools like in Blue Ridge Summit, PA?

School district data for Blue Ridge Summit is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Blue Ridge Summit?

The median household income in Blue Ridge Summit, PA is $44,348 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.2%.

What is the weather like in Blue Ridge Summit, PA?

Blue Ridge Summit has an average high temperature of 38.9°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.0 inches.

Blue Ridge Summit, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Blue Ridge Summit, PA affordable or expensive?

Blue Ridge Summit's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blue Ridge Summit is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $257,400 and the median rent is $779 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Blue Ridge Summit, PA?

Crime rate data for Blue Ridge Summit is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Blue Ridge Summit, PA a Good Place to Live?

Blue Ridge Summit is a small town of 1,039 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $44,348 and a 0.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Blue Ridge Summit stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Blue Ridge Summit is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blue Ridge Summit city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.9

Blue Ridge Summit's overall cost of living index is 93.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Blue Ridge Summit costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Blue Ridge Summit, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$257,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$779	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	37.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,348	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Blue Ridge Summit is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Blue Ridge Summit, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blue Ridge Summit sees average highs of 38.9°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation and 33.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blue Ridge Summit, PA
Average High — January	38.9°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.9"
Annual Snowfall	33.0"

Demographics

Metric	Blue Ridge Summit, PA	National Avg
Population	1,039	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Highfield-Cascade, MD 2 mi Sabillasville, MD 2 mi Fort Ritchie, MD 3 mi Pen Mar, PA 3 mi Rouzerville, PA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Blue Ridge Summit

Blue Ridge Summit, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17214

Blue Ridge Summit vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Ridge Summit, PA affordable or expensive?

Blue Ridge Summit's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Blue Ridge Summit roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $257,400 and median rent is $779/month.

What is the crime rate in Blue Ridge Summit, PA?

Crime data for Blue Ridge Summit is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Blue Ridge Summit?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Blue Ridge Summit, PA a good place to live?

Blue Ridge Summit, PA has a population of 1,039, a median household income of $44,348, and an unemployment rate of 0.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Blue Ridge Summit?

Blue Ridge Summit averages 38.9°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches with about 33.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blue Ridge Summit?

Blue Ridge Summit, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17214.

What is the population of Blue Ridge Summit?

The population of Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania is 1,039 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blue Ridge Summit?

Key numbers for living in Blue Ridge Summit: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $257,400, median household income $44,348. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blue Ridge Summit side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.