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Waukee, IA vs Oak Ridge, TN

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- The median age of a home in Waukee is 307.1% younger than the median age of a home in Oak Ridge.
 Waukee, IAOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Median Home Age14  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$258,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock87.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.68.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.7$11.0
 Homes Owned68.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented27.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Waukee, IAOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,370$1,840
 Studio Apartment$980  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$880$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,330  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,390$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,850  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Waukee, IAOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Waukee, IAOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99937.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Waukee, IAOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.8%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200931.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196913.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews
bosoxfan · Waukee, IA
nice place tolive
Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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Abhd · Waukee, IA
Small Town Turned Suburbia
Over 19 years ago

It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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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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