Median Income
$68,542
9% lower than US avg
Home Value
$145,800
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
18.3%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$933
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.0%
11% lower than US avg
How Oak Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population258
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density437/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,542
Per Capita$28,291
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.0%
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent$933
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$265,757
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+77.5%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.0%
Is Oak Ridge a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Oak Ridge receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Oak Ridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Oak Ridge is $68,542, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $145,800, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Oak Ridge has a population of 258 with a density of 437 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).
Population
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Oak Ridge vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Oak Ridge vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Oak Ridge is $68,542, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income: Oak Ridge vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,542 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $28,291 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $145,800, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $933 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $265,757.
Home Values
| Census Median | $145,800 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $265,757 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Oak Ridge, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.3% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Oak Ridge vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 90.7% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
Food & Exercise