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Mint Hill, NC vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Mint Hill?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 6.7 years younger than in Mint Hill.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Mint Hill?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 44.3% less expensive than Mint Hill housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Mint Hill?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 8.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mint Hill.

Things to do in Mint Hill?
Mint Hill, NC is a delightful suburb near Charlotte which stands out among other towns due mainly in part to its diversity & cultural heritage offering visitors plenty opportunities for glimpses into local culture through visits to fascinating historical sites or enjoying weekly festivals held around Mint Hill each season!

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.

 Mint Hill, NCOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$84,468  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$464,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.69  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mint Hill    4 Reviews

This small downtown has such a great potential to really be a great small downtown. The town has recently made some decisions that make you want to pause to move here  More

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Going for ice cream at one of our local shops, then gathering at town hall for a summer concert…how does that sound? Mint Hill is a growing community SE of Charlotte in  More

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Over 17 years ago

Mint Hill is going to be the next Weddington, NC with the advantage of a quick commute to downtown Charlotte. The new housing developments are mostly in the 500,000  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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