Oak Ridge, TN

Gorgeous scenery and plenty of smarts

Residents share dedication to educational excellence, love for the outdoors, and a welcoming spirit.

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Oak Ridge, TN

Shhhh…it’s a secret! Well, not anymore. Created to be the home base for the Manhattan Project during WWII, this city thrives as a well-rounded community in its own right, offering residents affordable housing, high quality schools and career opportunities. Oak Ridge is home to Jackson Square – a shopping center that dates to the city’s earliest days and today houses cute boutiques, must-try food and the longest continually operating playhouse in the Southeast. And with employers like the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, UCOR and Y-12 National Security Complex here, the city continues to be a global leader in research, science, engineering, technology, supercomputing and national security.

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Affordable Places To Live In Oak Ridge

Median Household Income
$55,666
Median Home Value
$178,526
Housing Affordability Index
155
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
16.90%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Oak Ridge

Unemployment Rate
4.70%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.70%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
62.30%
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Food Scene in Oak Ridge

40.90%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
32.00
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
54.90%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,061.00

Love Where You Live In Oak Ridge

Volunteerism Rate
17.80%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
57.10%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
7.30%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
40.70
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Health in Oak Ridge

90.00%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
11.50%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
1.67
23.20%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Oak Ridge

Average Mortgage Amount
$847.75
Median Rent
$583
60.00%
Of Homes Owned
40.00%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Oak Ridge

8.80%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
12.60%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
11.20%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
16.60%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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