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Oak Ridge, NC
A
Population: 7,461
Home Price: $406,300
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Overview
Oak Ridge is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 7,461. Oak Ridge has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
23.6 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Oak Ridge, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Oak Ridge
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$53,508
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$132,298
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Oak Ridge
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
44.8
43.3
42.3
Gender
Oak Ridge
North Carolina
United States
Male
51.0%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
49.0%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Oak Ridge
North Carolina
United States
White
79.7%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
5.3%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
7.9%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
4.2%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.4%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Oak Ridge
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$406,300
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$682
$801
Family Households
81.8%
81.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
10.6%
10.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
95.9%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
4.1%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Oak Ridge
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
0.4%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
15.1%
15.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.4%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
35.3%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Oak Ridge
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
76.0%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
73.0%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Oak Ridge
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Oak Ridge
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Oak Ridge, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
whole foods
food truck
beer
cafe
nutrition
farm fresh
sweet tea
chef
lobster
drinks
burgers
pie
beef
healthy snack
smoothie
grassfed beef
snack
salad bar
tacos
biscuits
basketball
football
duke basketball
college football
video games
ncaa basketball
ncaa football
fantasy football
hs football
baseball
nfl
beer league
golf
nba nfl
ncaa
esports
boston sports
softball
teams
coaches
nft project
nft
esty shop
pixel art
concept art
studio
nature
photography
sell prints
staggering amount
illustrations
drawing
reproductions
crafts
architecture
portrait
creative
creativity
visual
icon
spare time
video games
tv shows
books
photography
gamerelated
niche
hunting
junk
mountain biking
nascar
legos
gaming
vacations
merchandise
computers
pokmon
youtuber
camping
outdoors
tv
tv shows
sports
nba nfl
studio
airportsrevealed
photography
arts
publicity
hub
marketing
creative
commentary
upscale
celebrity
podcasting
producer
promotional
gaming
cinema
space
summer
outdoor living
sports
nature
outdoor spaces
lawn
photography
tents
arts
beach
hunting
axe throwing
mountain
winter
mountain biking
landscapes
indoors
hiking skiing
lakes
whole foods
food truck
car wash
cafe
gas station
etsy shop
gas stations
popup shop
repair shop
farmers market
mini mart
grocery store
stickers
retail store
custom orders
waverunner
outlet
resales
custom designs
preowned trucks
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