Oak Hill is a very small city located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 4,457 people and two associated neighborhoods, Oak Hill is the 119th largest community in Tennessee.
Oak Hill home prices are not only among the most expensive in Tennessee, but Oak Hill real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Of important note, Oak Hill is also a city of artists. Oak Hill has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Oak Hill’s character.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 20.38% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
In addition, Oak Hill is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre.
Because of many things, Oak Hill is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Oak Hill a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Oak Hill has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Oak Hill’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
As is often the case in a small city, Oak Hill doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Oak Hill. 80.36% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Oak Hill in 2022 was $135,759, which is wealthy relative to Tennessee and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $543,036 for a family of four.
The people who call Oak Hill home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Oak Hill residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Oak Hill include English, German, Irish, European, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Oak Hill is English. Other important languages spoken here include Arabic and Portuguese.