Buying Property in Oak Ridge as a Foreigner
Federal & Tennessee tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Oak Ridge aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Oak Ridge, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Valley Industrial ComplexHood | $395,283 | 5.0% | 43 | 39 | 60 |
| Forest Creek VillageHood | $395,283 | 5.0% | 26 | 39 | 60 |
| Groves Park CommonsHood | $395,283 | 5.0% | 57 | 39 | 60 |
| Oak Hills EstatesHood | $395,283 | 5.0% | 52 | 39 | 60 |
| SouthwoodHood | $395,283 | 5.0% | 69 | 39 | 60 |
| Union Valley CenterHood | $395,283 | 5.0% | 43 | 39 | 60 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.2 | 5.9 | -11.8% |
| 2023 | 30.1 | 6.4 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 29.7 | 6.4 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 29.3 |
Federal & Tennessee tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 6.7 |
| -6.4% |
| 2020 | 31.7 | 6.7 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 32.6 | 6.0 | — |
