Oak Ridge, TN 37830 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Oak Ridge, TN—37830

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$317,000

2.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$70,800

31.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

0.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

4.7%

Median Rent

$1,540

4.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,000

5.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,500

2.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,060

4.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Oak Ridge, TN

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Oak Ridge, TN is $317,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.7%. This indicates that home prices in Oak Ridge, TN are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 4.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$317,000	2.7%
Single Family	$321,000	2.6%
Condos	$204,000	5.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Oak Ridge, TN

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Oak Ridge, TN is $1,670, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Oak Ridge, TN is 1-bedrooms: $1,090, 2-bedrooms: $1,520, 3-bedrooms: $2,040, 4-bedrooms: $2,690. The most common rental property sizes in Oak Ridge, TN are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 38.5% and 30.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,540	$1,670
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,000	$1,090
2 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,520
3 Bed Rent	$2,060	$2,040
4 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,690

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.9%

1 Bedroom

30.2%

2 Bedrooms

38.5%

3 Bedrooms

25.8%

4 Bedrooms

4.4%

5+ Bedrooms

0.3%

Property Listings — Oak Ridge, TN

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Oak Ridge, TN is 44. This is a increase of 6.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 39.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$400,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	177	20.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	20.0%
Days on Market	58	0.0%

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Demographics — Oak Ridge, TN

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Oak Ridge, TN has a population of 32,500, which has increased by 10.4% over the past 5 years. Oak Ridge, TN is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 39.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	32,500	10.4%
% Under 18	24.5%	14.0%
% Seniors	19.2%	0.5%
% WFH	13.9%	183.7%
% w/ College Degree	39.2%	4.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Oak Ridge, TN is a predominantly white area, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Oak Ridge, TN is hispanic, making up 6.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.5% of the population in Oak Ridge, TN, and this percentage has decreased by 16.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	80.2%	2.2%
% Black	6.2%	-4.6%
% Hispanic	6.5%	-3.0%
% Asian	2.7%	-15.6%
% Foreign Born	6.5%	-16.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Oak Ridge, TN

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 680 mortgage originations in Oak Ridge, TN, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Oak Ridge, TN. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 19.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	680
% Conventional Loans	78.0%
% Government Loans	22.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	19.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Oak Ridge, TN

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Oak Ridge, TN under the Section 8 program is 16.3%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Oak Ridge, TN, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	972
Total Units Section 8	758
% Rentals under Section 8	16.3%
% Occupied Section 8	84.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$150	$1,000	$1,150
2 Bedroom	-$90	$1,500	$1,410
3 Bedroom	-$250	$2,060	$1,810
4 Bedroom	-$350	$2,500	$2,150

Oak Ridge, TN—37830

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Oak Ridge, TN

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Oak Ridge, TN

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Oak Ridge, TN

Demographics — Oak Ridge, TN

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Oak Ridge, TN

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Oak Ridge, TN

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Oak Ridge, TN

Home Price to Income Ratio

Oak Ridge, TN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Karns / Halls, Knoxville, TN

Oliver Springs, TN

Lenoir City, TN

Farragut, TN

Kingston, Knoxville, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.8
Median Home Price	$317,000
Median Household Income	$70,800

Oak Ridge, TN—37830

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Oak Ridge, TN

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Oak Ridge, TN

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Oak Ridge, TN

Demographics — Oak Ridge, TN

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Oak Ridge, TN

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Oak Ridge, TN

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Oak Ridge, TN

Home Price to Income Ratio

Oak Ridge, TN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Karns / Halls, Knoxville, TN

Oliver Springs, TN

Lenoir City, TN

Farragut, TN

Kingston, Knoxville, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

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