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Gardendale, AL vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Gardendale?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 1.0 years younger than in Gardendale.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Gardendale?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 6.2% more expensive than Gardendale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Gardendale?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 3.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gardendale.

Things to do in Gardendale?
Gardendale, AL is a small city located northwest of Birmingham featuring multiple attractions such as Gardendale Magnolia Park with its huge lake and playground ideal for outdoor activities or the civic center where families can watch plays and shows; nearby parks like Wildwood Park provide plenty of areas for camping, fishing and visiting wildlife while several restaurants serve delicious meals.

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.

 Gardendale, ALOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$74,608  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$243,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.95  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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