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Medina, OH vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oak Ridge has been positive.
- Oak Ridge has 0.9% more unemployment than Medina.
- Oak Ridge job growth has increased by 1.7% in the past 10 years.
 Medina, OHOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-8.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Medina    8 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here since I was in 4th grade, and I love it. I have so many great memories, going to Fairlawn stores, relaxing in my house, and hanging out with friends in  More

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Medina is small and has nice homes. Everyone seems to know everyone that has kids or has grown up there since they were little. No one talks to newcomers, especially if  More

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Over 15 years ago

Moved here about three years ago thinking I'd like to get back close to relatives. Seemed like a wonderful place at first, but the cloudiness will make all but the most  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 5 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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