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Living in Oak Ridge, NC
Explore Oak Ridge and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.8 / 10
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Oak Ridge at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population7,744
Median Household Income$155,385
Median Home Value$529,300
Median Gross Rent$3,009
Median Age44.2
Average Household Size2.9
Unemployment2.5%
Work From Home29.3%
Homeownership92.2%
Housing Vacancy2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Oak Ridge is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Oak Ridge and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Oak Ridge
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$529,300
Median Gross Rent$3,009
Homeownership92.2%
Housing Vacancy2.2%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Oak Ridge, NC
Median Household Income$155,385
Unemployment2.5%
Work From Home29.3%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Oak Ridge and how households are structured
Population7,744
Median Age44.2
Average Household Size2.9
Oak Ridge is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Oak Ridge
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Oak Ridge point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High88.5°F
Average Winter Low30.1°F
Annual Rainfall44.0 in.
Annual Snowfall7.1 in.
Seasonal Life in Oak Ridge
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Oak Ridge is located in Guilford County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Guilford County.
County Intelligence
Oak Ridge & Guilford County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Oak Ridge is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Oak Ridge.
Current NarrowTheList data for Oak Ridge shows a population of about 7,744. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Guilford County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Oak Ridge.
For someone considering a move to Oak Ridge, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.