At a Glance
Median Income
$91,742
$43,118 per capita
Home Value
$327,300
Zillow: $419,379
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
1,159/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 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
3.4 / 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 $91,742 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,118. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,743 business establishments, including 1,794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $327,300 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,379. Median rent is $1,047/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Oxford reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,159/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population5,572
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,610/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,742
Per Capita$43,118
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A+
Home Value$327,300
Rent$1,047
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$419,379
Housing Units2,243
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property1,159/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault129/100K
Burglary86/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation497 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries70
Did You Know?
The median home in Oxford was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
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