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4 discussions from residents and visitors

melanie_native

Living in Oak Ridge -the reality

First post here. Just moved here 5 months ago and Homes are going for about $523,500 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new developme...

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Benjamin C.

Anyone regret moving to Oak Ridge?

I work in tech and It's a a small town city with about 7,660 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Oak Ridge? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Benjamin C.

Best kept secrets of Oak Ridge, NC

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and It's a a small town city with about 7,660 people. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned? The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here...

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Greyson Wilson

Best hidden gems in Oak Ridge

Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $523,500 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain ne...

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