Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge is a community of neighborhoods where the roads curve through stretches of open land, past towering oaks and newer developments nestled into what was, not long ago, working farmland and that unhurried, deeply rooted character is exactly what draws people here and keeps them. Since its incorporation in 1998, Oak Ridge has steadily grown as a close-knit residential community anchored by the Oak Ridge Military Academy, and though it sits near the urban centers of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, it maintains its small-town feel through community activities like its beloved Light Up the Night holiday celebration. Education has a long and proud history in Oak Ridge, home to the Oak Ridge Military Academy, whose picturesque campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its beautiful turn-of-the-century architecture and deep significance to the town. Housing here leans toward single-family homes on generously sized parcels with classic brick ranches, traditional two-story plans, and newer custom builds, many sitting on half-acre to one-and-a-half-acre lots, offering the kind of space that is increasingly hard to find this close to a major metro. Oak Ridge offers a strong sense of community and varied housing stock, including classic homes and new build neighborhoods, and its position closer to Winston-Salem makes it an especially appealing option for commuters looking to split the difference across the Triad. Incredible local restaurants, acres of privacy, and a community that genuinely looks out for one another round out a lifestyle that is quietly becoming one of the Piedmont Triad's best kept secrets.