Living in Oak Ridge, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oak Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Oak Ridge has 63 residents with a median age of 61.2. The median household income is $108,438 (78% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $168,800.
Oak Ridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oak Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 63
- Median age
- 61.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $108,438State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $168,800State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Average commute
- 51 min
Is Oak Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 78% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 51 minutes; unemployment of 12.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Oak Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oak Ridge the median home value is $168,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $975 a month in housing costs.
Oak Ridge median household income
The median household income in Oak Ridge is $108,438 and the income per person is $42,322. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Oak Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 38.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.00
38.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Oak Ridge has many vacation and second homes.
Oak Ridge demographics
- Population
- 63
- Median age
- 61.2
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 39.7%
- Households
- 21
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 30.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oak Ridge ›
Education in Oak Ridge
27.3% of adults 25 and older in Oak Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oak Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 12.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 51 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 85.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.4%
Oak Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge | 63 | $108,438 | $168,800 | — |
| Collinston | 347 | $46,250 | $186,500 | $290 |
| Mer Rouge | 437 | $56,583 | $66,000 | $775 |
| Rayville | 3,261 | $27,273 | $99,100 | $907 |
| Start | 852 | $110,278 | $162,100 | — |
| Swartz | 4,110 | $67,287 | $199,800 | $1,150 |
| Bastrop | 9,232 | $32,605 | $87,800 | $839 |
| Lakeshore | 3,437 | $48,214 | $166,800 | $1,061 |
| Epps | 467 | $53,667 | $67,500 | $1,031 |
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What is the median household income in Oak Ridge, LA?
The median household income in Oak Ridge is $108,438, 78% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oak Ridge?
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $168,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Oak Ridge, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 78% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 51 minutes; unemployment of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Oak Ridge?
The median age in Oak Ridge is 61.2 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Oak Ridge?
The average commute to work in Oak Ridge is 51 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oak Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Oak Ridge is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oak Ridge?
27.3% of adults in Oak Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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