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Oak Ridge, NJ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Genesis

Career opportunities in Oak Ridge, NJ

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

1 replies 15 upvotes jobs
Emma R.

Anyone regret moving to Oak Ridge?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 10,860, Oak Ridge is a small town. Household incomes average around $118,718 in Oak Ridge. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work ho...

4 replies 5 upvotes moving
Aaliyah G.

Honest thoughts on life in Oak Ridge

Hello, With a population of 10,860, Oak Ridge is a small town. The median home value here is around $417,300, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are ...

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Genesis

Moving from Portland to Oak Ridge next month

I'm originally from Cleveland and The median home value here is around $417,300, which is pretty steep. It's a a small town city with about 10,860 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Tra...

0 replies 13 upvotes moving
Camila K.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Oak Ridge

Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $118,718, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It...

8 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Camila K.

Oak Ridge job market vs Baltimore

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $118,718, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right sp...

15 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Leah Scott

Dog-friendly places in Oak Ridge?

The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks in advance!

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Genesis

How is Oak Ridge for outdoor activities?

The median home value here is around $417,300, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 10,860 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in...

6 replies 6 upvotes qa
Camila K.

Housing market in Oak Ridge right now

Hi all, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $417,300, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,320/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $417,300 on average. With a population of 10,860, Oak Ridge is a small town. Median household income is $118,718, which feels pretty ...

7 replies 6 upvotes housing
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