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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Oak Ridge, TN vs Portage, IN

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Are people in Portage older or younger than people in Oak Ridge?
- The Median Age in Portage is 2.4 years younger than in Oak Ridge.

Are housing costs cheaper in Portage or Oak Ridge?
- Portage housing costs are 6.6% less expensive than Oak Ridge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Portage or Oak Ridge?
- The average commute for residents of Portage is 5.5 minutes longer 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 Portage?
Portage, Indiana lies within Porter County providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Fegely Middle School while also having shopping options near Woodland Mall as well as multiple food spots including Mario's Roma Italian Restaurant

 Oak Ridge, TNPortage, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,540329,725,481
 Median Income$60,542  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$258,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.16  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews
Paul · Fremont, CA
It's on the positive side.. Kinda homey but boring
Over 4 years ago

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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Kelley · Oak Ridge, TN
Safe place to live
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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John A · Oak Ridge, TN
general educational/business preparedness
Over 11 years ago

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 Portage    2 Reviews
Al · Portage, IN
Definitely not a for a city person
Over 6 years ago

Just a normal, big town in the Midwest. Decent public schools, sure, pretty safe, indeed and not expensive (yet) to live. On the one hand many normal-sized (mostly old)  More

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Trent · Portage, IN
portage
Over 19 years ago

Boring but good  More

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