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Lexington, MA vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Lexington?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 7.1 years younger than in Lexington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Lexington?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 80.4% less expensive than Lexington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Lexington?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 10.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lexington.

Things to do in Lexington?
Lexington, MA rests in the suburbs of Boston with plenty of attractions for nature lovers ranging from the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge to the Minuteman National Park trails.

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.

 Lexington, MAOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$202,852  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,322,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.59  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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