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18 discussions from residents and visitors

James Wilson

Unpopular opinion about Oak Ridge

Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 7.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $71,000, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestl...

5 replies 0 upvotes best-worst
easton_mama

Couple moving to Oak Ridge from out of state

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $233,500 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. TIA! Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

13 replies 10 upvotes moving
Everett

What surprised you most about Oak Ridge?

OK so I'm originally from Minneapolis and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $233,500 on average. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting...

25 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Emily Edwards

Moving from Chicago to Oak Ridge next month

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 32,088 people. With a population of 32,088, Oak Ridge is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be gre...

1 replies 10 upvotes moving
Ava Thomas

Life in Oak Ridge as a young professional

Hi all, Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? The suburbs are where most families end up.

7 replies 14 upvotes living
Melanie Murphy

Best hidden gems in Oak Ridge

Hi all, Been living here since 2019. Household incomes average around $71,000 in Oak Ridge. With a population of 32,088, Oak Ridge is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you g...

1 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
nathan_vibes

Day-to-day life in Oak Ridge, TN

Hi all, Military spouse here. Median household income is $71,000, which feels abou

3 replies 8 upvotes living
Jackson Morris

Oak Ridge quality of life -am I missing something?

First post here. My partner and I are Rent is about $1,076/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Ridge sits at 385.1 per 100K. With a population of 32,088, Oak Ridge is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than ...

1 replies 15 upvotes living
Melanie Murphy

Best areas to explore in Oak Ridge?

Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 7.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 32,088, Oak Ridge is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks! I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new...

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Jackson Morris

Life in Oak Ridge as a young professional

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $233,500 on average. The median home value here is around $233,500, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cheers. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, bu...

2 replies 4 upvotes living
proud_jaxon98

Pros and cons of Oak Ridge after 1 years

I'm single, late 50s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Ridge sits at 385.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 7.6%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots....

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Jackson Morris

Pros and cons of Oak Ridge after 14 years

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,088 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience? Thanks!

15 replies 27 upvotes living
Aurora Robinson

Oak Ridge quality of life -am I missing something?

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 7.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,076/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Ridge sits at 385.1 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What do you a...

2 replies 8 upvotes living
Elizabeth Brown

Cost of living reality check -Oak Ridge

OK so Rent is about $1,076/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 7.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $233,500, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 32,088, Oak Ridge is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has impro...

1 replies 20 upvotes housing
Elizabeth Brown

Oak Ridge job market vs Atlanta

I've been here for 2 years and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this? Cheers. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of w...

1 replies 18 upvotes jobs
William Rogers

Couple moving to Oak Ridge from out of state

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $233,500, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,076 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Ridge sits at 385.1 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is d...

7 replies 12 upvotes moving
Melanie Murphy

Best kept secrets of Oak Ridge, TN

OK so The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $71,000, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,076 for rent here. Household incomes average around $71,000 in Oak Ridge. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can ...

4 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
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