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Oak Ridge, TN vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in Oak Ridge?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 17.6 years younger than in Oak Ridge.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or Oak Ridge?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 40.0% more expensive than Oak Ridge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or Oak Ridge?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 7.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Oak Ridge.

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.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

 Oak Ridge, TNBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$60,542  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$258,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.16  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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