Knoxville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Oak Ridge, TN
$399,000Median listing price
Anderson and RoaneArea
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About Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is a city of about 31,402 (2020 Census) in Anderson and Roane counties, built from scratch in 1942 as part of the Manhattan Project — the "Secret City" where uranium was enriched for the atomic bomb. Today it is a science and technology hub anchored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Y-12 National Security Complex.
Home prices in Oak Ridge
The median listing price in Oak Ridge is $399,000.
Top places in Oak Ridge
- American Museum of Science and Energy — Manhattan Project history and science exhibits.
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (visitor programs as available).
- K-25 History Center — on the site of the wartime gaseous diffusion plant.
- The "alphabet houses" — original 1940s cemesto homes.
- Melton Lake and the rowing venue.
- University of Tennessee Arboretum.
Commuting from Oak Ridge
- Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~30–35 minutes via TN-62 (Oak Ridge Highway) or I-40 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary).
Oak Ridge FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oak Ridge, TN?
The median listing price in Oak Ridge is $399,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Oak Ridge, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~30–35 minutes via TN-62 (Oak Ridge Highway) or I-40 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.