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Oak Ridge, TN vs Henderson, KY

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Are people in Henderson older or younger than people in Oak Ridge?
- The Median Age in Henderson is 0.5 years older than in Oak Ridge.

Are housing costs cheaper in Henderson or Oak Ridge?
- Henderson housing costs are 35.9% less expensive than Oak Ridge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Henderson or Oak Ridge?
- The average commute for residents of Henderson is 1.8 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 Henderson?
Henderson, KY: Henderson is a small town located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. It offers residents an excellent quality of life with plenty of parks and recreational opportunities such as biking and hiking trails, campgrounds, and more.

 Oak Ridge, TNHenderson, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,201329,725,481
 Median Income$60,542  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$258,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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 Henderson    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Very nice, I approve  More

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Over 18 years ago

Need to find a house to rent or possibly buy in Sept of  More

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