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Oak Ridge, TN vs Elizabethton, TN

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Are people in Elizabethton older or younger than people in Oak Ridge?
- The Median Age in Elizabethton is 0.1 years older than in Oak Ridge.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabethton or Oak Ridge?
- Elizabethton housing costs are 26.7% less expensive than Oak Ridge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elizabethton or Oak Ridge?
- The average commute for residents of Elizabethton is 0.3 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 Elizabethton?
Elizabethton, TN is an inviting town northeast of Johnson City full of amazing places to explore like Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area presenting its distinctive landscape or Doe River great for outdoor activities; their annual event Carter County Apple Festival brings people together with food and games every October.

 Oak Ridge, TNElizabethton, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,112329,725,481
 Median Income$60,542  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$258,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%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 6 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 Elizabethton    2 Reviews

If you like hot humid weather all summer long, this is the place for you. The humidity level here is really high most of the year. Elizabethton is a pretty town, lots  More

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We stayed at a friend's home several times and can't wait to get back. I was never concerned for my safety, traffic is light, the people are friendly, the weather is  More

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