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Nacogdoches, TX vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Nacogdoches?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 14.7 years older than in Nacogdoches.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Nacogdoches?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 68.2% more expensive than Nacogdoches housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Nacogdoches?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 5.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Nacogdoches.

Things to do in Nacogdoches?
Nacogdoches TX lies just east from Houston boasting numerous opportunities for outdoor adventure such as hikes through the Angelina National Forest or kayaking down Neches River.

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.

 Nacogdoches, TXOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$36,434  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$153,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.95  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Nacogdoches    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

loved growing up in Nac never realized how pretty Nac was until I moved away and would come home to  More

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I have visited the Nacogdoches area several times since I was about 14. I am 30 now and am planning on relocating to this area permanently. There are many large  More

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Nacogdoches is the oldest town in Texas having been the center of development in Texas, as was San Antonio. However, it was later, somewhat side stepped, as the rest of  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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