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Horn Lake, MS vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Horn Lake?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 5.7 years older than in Horn Lake.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Horn Lake?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 51.0% more expensive than Horn Lake housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Horn Lake?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 5.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Horn Lake.

Things to do in Horn Lake?
Horn Lake, MS is situated in DeSoto County and is home to about 26,000 people. The city boasts many annual festivals and events like the Baddest BBQ Showdown and Abita Springs Crawfish Festival. It also has some of the region's best shopping centers, restaurants, museums and libraries. There are plenty of recreational activities for everyone from fishing in its two popular lakes to hiking through its scenic trails. With downtown Memphis just a short drive away, Horn Lake offers something for all ages to do or learn about.

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.

 Horn Lake, MSOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$54,783  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$171,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.25  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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