Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Oxford is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of 5,572. Residents earn $91,742 per year, which is 22% above the national average.
Based on current data, Oxford receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Oxford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oxford is $91,742, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Oxford is $327,300, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,047 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Oxford is below the national average at 281 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,586 per 100,000, near the national average.
25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Oxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches, including 46.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 92.5% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,742 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,118 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,378 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,314 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 27,743 |
| County GDP | $60,947M |
| Restaurants | 1,794 |
| Healthcare | 2,309 |
| Retail | 2,429 |
| Manufacturing | 818 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,321 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.24% |
| Commute Time | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $327,300 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $419,379 |
| Median List Price | $281,500 |
| Median List Price | $281,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $353 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.4% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,047 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,321 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.24% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,707/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,309 |
| Total Violent | 281.2/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 28.8/100K |
| Robbery | 28.8/100K |
| Assault | 223.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,586.3/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 360.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,160.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 64.9/100K |
| Arson | 14.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 70 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.9 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 497 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,610/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1159°N, 71.8701°W |
| County FIPS | 25027 |
Winner: Democrat by 10 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.1% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,610/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 70 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,309 |
| Restaurants | 1,794 |
| Retail Stores | 2,429 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 70 |
| Avg Commute | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |