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Ballston, NY vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Ballston?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 2.6 years younger than in Ballston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Ballston?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 37.7% less expensive than Ballston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Ballston?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 4.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ballston.

Things to do in Ballston?
Ballston, NY is a delightful town northeast of Albany home to plenty of remarkable places such as Saratoga Casino and Raceway exhibiting extraordinary views or The Hall of Springs providing fun rides and tour opportunities; folks can also join in the amazing Ballston Spa Farmers' Market showcasing culture with food and games each June.

Things to do in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge, TN has around 28,000 residents and sits in Anderson county. It was founded during World War II and today it serves as home to the city's Technology Valley business incubator program.

 Ballston, NYOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$96,045  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$415,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.56  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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