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Oak Hill, TN


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Oak Hill, Tennessee

There are 4,493 residents in Oak Hill.

The People and Families of Oak Hill

In Oak Hill, about 71% of adults are married. When people think of Oak Hill, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oak Hill had a median family income of $104,952. Most of the residents of Oak Hill tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Oak Hill is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. Lots of residents of Oak Hill prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the city is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Oak Hill Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Oak Hill that were owner-occupied was 94%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Oak Hill, 89% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Oak Hill use public transportation than most people elsewhere. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Oak Hill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyOak Hill College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyOak Hill Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyOak Hill Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyOak Hill Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyOak Hill Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyOak Hill People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyOak Hill Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyOak Hill Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Oak Hill Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Oak Hill, TN

Comparing Oak Hill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity64
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built41
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11
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