
City vs city
Oak Ridge, TN vs Knoxville, TN
| Oak Ridge | Knoxville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,088 | 193,721 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 1.8% | 1.0% |
| Median home value | $233,500 | $214,000 |
| Median rent | $1,076 | $1,116 |
| Household income | $71,000 | $50,994 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 4.4% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 22% | 20% |
| State crime /100k | 2,160 | 2,160 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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