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William Rogers moving

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 decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
12 upvotes

7 Replies

Elizabeth
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want nightlife, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
40 upvotes
Asher Wright
I'm a physical therapist and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
35 upvotes
Jack Martinez
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
28 upvotes
Eliana Chavez
honestly same experience here
19 upvotes
Mason Phillips
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it was the best decision I ever made. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
17 upvotes
Brooklyn H.
as a local I can confirm
16 upvotes
Elijah Torres
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if job market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
6 upvotes
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