At a Glance
Median Income
$53,389
$20,697 per capita
Home Value
$235,500
Zillow: $261,612
Median Rent
$1,404/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
2,388/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Oak Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oak Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Ridge a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Ridge residents earn a median household income of $53,389 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,697. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,038 business establishments, including 3,857 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $235,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,612. Median rent is $1,404/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Oak Ridge reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,388/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Oak Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Ridge has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population24,395
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density6,853/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,389
Per Capita$20,697
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A
Home Value$235,500
Rent$1,404
Ownership34.1%
Zillow$261,612
Housing Units8,823
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property2,388/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death7,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation101 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Ridge was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Orlando International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 3,857 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 200 fatal vehicle crashes.