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La Vergne, TN vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in La Vergne?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 6.4 years older than in La Vergne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or La Vergne?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 16.3% less expensive than La Vergne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or La Vergne?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 11.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of La Vergne.

Things to do in La Vergne?
La Vergne, Tennessee lies within Rutherford county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Cedar Hill Park to Rock Springs Reformed Presbyterian Church combined with stores like Providence Marketplace and local food spots like O'Charley's

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.

 La Vergne, TNOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$67,102  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$308,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.46  Unlock26.38
Reviews for La Vergne    1 Reviews

This city is small in size and numbers but it has alot of community activities; which alot of bigger towns and and mid sized cities would be jealous of. Housing is  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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