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Brentwood, TN vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Brentwood?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 3.6 years younger than in Brentwood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Brentwood?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 77.0% less expensive than Brentwood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Brentwood?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 3.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Brentwood.

Things to do in Brentwood?
Brentwood, Tennessee is found in Williamson County offering tourists plenty of activities from exploring Radnor Lake or Long Hunter State Park to golfing at The Governors Club plus food spots including Etch Kitchen & Bar.

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.

 Brentwood, TNOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$165,948  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,127,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.07  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Brentwood    12 Reviews

Brentwood 10 years ago was amazing! But over development, traffic, and road widening projects have killed some of the joy and this town has lost it's small town, quiet,  More

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Over 9 years ago

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I am one of a very small group that grew up here in Brentwood. I have travelled all over and there is really not another place quite like here. I know I could be a bit  More

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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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Over 6 years ago

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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