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Oak Ridge, FL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Charles R.

Anyone work in healthcare in Oak Ridge?

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,404/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Ridge sits at 36.7 per 100K. Homes are going for about $235,500 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborho...

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Ezra Jimenez

Moving to Oak Ridge -what should I know?

So, The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,404 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The ...

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Joseph Williams

Should I move to Oak Ridge or stay in Chicago?

Hey folks, I've been here for 10 years and Average temperature is around 73--F, so it's warm year-round. Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Ridge sits at 36.7 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thou...

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Russell K.

Relocating to Oak Ridge, FL -pros and cons?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,404/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,404 for rent here. Average temperature is around 73--F, so it's warm year-round. The median home value here is around $235,500, which is actually reasonabl...

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Emilia P.

Thinking about relocating to Oak Ridge from Nashville

I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $53,389 in Oak Ridge. The median home value here is around $235,500, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned?

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Cora

Affordable areas near Oak Ridge?

Alright, I relocated for work and It's a a small town city with about 24,395 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? Thanks! The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community ...

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Weston M.

Raising a family in Oak Ridge -thoughts?

Rent is about $1,404/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $235,500 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know...

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Cora

Job hunting in Oak Ridge -tips?

Longtime lurker here, Am I wrong here? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Cora

Relocating to Oak Ridge, FL -pros and cons?

Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Ridge sits at 36.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $53,389 in Oak Ridge. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to.

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