Oak Ridge, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Orange County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,395 Population 6,853/sq mi density
$53,389 Median Income $20,697 per capita
$235,500 Home Value $261,612 Zillow
$1,404 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$53,389 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$235,500 home value, $1,404/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Oak Ridge, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,389
29% below
$20,697 per capita
Home Value
$235,500
16% below
Zillow: $261,612
Median Rent
$1,404/mo
21% above
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

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)

Income
71%
Home Value
84%
Rent
121%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oak Ridge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 8.1% (125% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population24,395
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density6,853/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born37.1%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,389
Per Capita$20,697
Unemployment8.1%
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%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death7,030/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
37.1% 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.