At a Glance
Median Income
$140,583
$67,804 per capita
Home Value
$523,500
Zillow: $585,585
Violent Crime
342/100K
3,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.6%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
305 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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Ridge residents earn a median household income of $140,583 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,804. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,452 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $523,500 , 86% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $585,585. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Oak Ridge reports 342 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,874/100K.
Education
50.6% of adults in Oak Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Ridge has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,660
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,583
Per Capita$67,804
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$46,945M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A+
Home Value$523,500
Rent
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$585,585
Housing Units2,724
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent342/100K
Property3,874/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation928 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.6%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed220 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Oak Ridge was founded in 1998.
The median home in Oak Ridge was built in 1998.
28.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 220 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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