At a Glance
Median Income
$118,718
$54,052 per capita
Home Value
$417,300
Zillow: $411,389
Median Rent
$1,320/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.2%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
10.2% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Ridge residents earn a median household income of $118,718 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,052. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,191 business establishments, including 1,085 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $417,300 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,389. Median rent is $1,320/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
43.2% of adults in Oak Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Ridge has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population10,860
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density816/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,718
Per Capita$54,052
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$29,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,224
Housing
A+
Home Value$417,300
Rent$1,320
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$411,389
Housing Units4,443
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation823 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.2%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute41 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Ridge was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,085 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.