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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge, TN has 11 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 583 units across the city. Of the 8 properties with inspection scores on file, 5 rated excellent and 3 rated good, with none falling into fair or poor range. With a median market rent of $1,131 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can make a real difference for renters here.

11
Properties
583
Total units
92/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,131/mo

Affordability in Oak Ridge, TN

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Oak Ridge is $1,131 per month and the median household income is $72,311 per year. About 34% of residents rent their homes, meaning income-based and HUD-assisted housing plays an important role in the local rental market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
296 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Oak Ridge Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 296 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 57 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Oak Ridge

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Oak Ridge scores 57 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 36 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area, so access to a personal vehicle may be important for many errands and commutes.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
8 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 8 public schools across 1 district serve Oak Ridge, including 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$72,311 median income

Cost of Living in Oak Ridge, TN

The median household income in Oak Ridge is $72,311 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $1,131 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Oak Ridge can offer significantly lower monthly costs for qualifying renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are typically calculated as a percentage of a household's income rather than set at market rates.

  • Median household income: $72,311/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,131/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 34% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Of the 8 affordable housing properties mapped in Oak Ridge, 3 are located in high-risk flood zones. Renters considering those properties may want to confirm flood insurance requirements with the property manager before signing a lease.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(8 of 11 scored)
90+ (5)70–89 (3)No score (3)

11 properties on the map

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Affordable Housing in Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a total of 359 units. All 8 properties carry inspection scores, and 5 of those rated excellent while the remaining 3 rated good -- meaning no properties in the city fall into the fair or poor range.

Three of the 8 mapped properties carry a high flood-risk designation, so it is worth reviewing a specific property's flood zone status before applying.

Rents and Household Income

The citywide median gross rent is $1,131 per month and the median household income is $72,311 annually, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). Income-restricted housing in Oak Ridge can offer significant savings for eligible renters relative to market-rate costs.

About 34 percent of Oak Ridge households rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024).

Getting Around

Oak Ridge scores 57 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 36 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. Most errands will likely require a car for at least part of the trip.

Schools

Oak Ridge is served by 1 school district with 8 public schools -- 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Tennessee income limits (2026)Tennessee public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Tennessee

Helpful guides

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