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Oxford, AR
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Oxford, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Oxford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oxford residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,624. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $80,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,245. Median rent is $636/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Oxford reports 545 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,755/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.