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Cost of living in Oak Ridge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oak Ridge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oak Ridge is 136 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oak Ridge is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $599,278.
The median income in Oak Ridge is $155,385.
Oak Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oak Ridge Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oak Ridge | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 221 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Oak Ridge, NC Weather
The average high in Oak Ridge is 69.0° and the average low is 48.1°.
There are 74.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.7 inches of precipitation each year with 6.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oak Ridge |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Oak Ridge Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oak Ridge
The current population in Oak Ridge is 7,744. The population has increased 33.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,744 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 7,660 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 7,637 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 7,461 | 6.9% |
| 2020 | 6,979 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 6,901 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 6,829 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 6,728 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 6,617 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 6,513 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 6,435 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 6,334 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 6,202 | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 5,987 | 3.1% |
| 2010 | 5,805 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oak Ridge
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Oak Ridge is:
77.4% White with 5,993 White residents.
2.2% African American with 170 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
10.8% Asian with 835 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 70 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 210 Two Or More residents.
5.8% Hispanic with 447 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oak Ridge | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.4% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.8% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oak Ridge
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Oak Ridge is 48.3% female with 3,741 female residents.
Oak Ridge is 51.7% male with 4,003 male residents.
| Gender | Oak Ridge | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oak Ridge for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oak Ridge | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oak Ridge, North Carolina
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4.8% of households in Oak Ridge earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Oak Ridge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Oak Ridge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.9% of households in Oak Ridge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.1% of households in Oak Ridge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
2.9% of households in Oak Ridge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.5% of households in Oak Ridge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.0% of households in Oak Ridge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.1% of households in Oak Ridge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
37.8% of households in Oak Ridge earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oak Ridge | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.9% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2.9% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.5% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.0% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.1% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 37.8% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
