Housing & Real Estate — Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 14,909 |
| Occupied | 13,304 |
| Vacant | 1,605 |
| Owner-Occupied | 8,586 |
| Renter-Occupied | 4,718 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $270,200 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$300,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,076/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $1,835/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | moderate |
| Rent as % of Income | 17.9% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 33.5% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,113 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 1,283 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 1,109 |
| Built before 1960 | 6,681 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.