At a Glance
Median Income
$70,065
$33,927 per capita
Home Value
$164,700
Zillow: $192,538
Median Rent
$882/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
4,904/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Oxford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oxford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oxford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oxford residents earn a median household income of $70,065 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,927. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,828 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $164,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,538. Median rent is $882/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Oxford reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,904/100K. The murder rate is 9.4/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population22,063
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,065
Per Capita$33,927
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,700
Rent$882
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$192,538
Housing Units9,052
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property4,904/100K
Murder9.4/100K
Assault278/100K
Burglary632/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation643 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Oxford was founded in 1850.
The median home in Oxford was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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