Oxford, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,572 Population 1,610/sq mi density
$91,742 Median Income $43,118 per capita
$327,300 Home Value $434,713 Zillow
$1,047 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
244 Violent Crime/100K 672 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,742 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$327,300 home value, $1,047/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Oxford, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,742
22% above
$43,118 per capita
Home Value
$327,300
16% above
Zillow: $434,713
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
10% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
244/100K
36% below
672/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
122%
Home Value
116%
Rent
90%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
64%
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 2.3% (36% 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 $434,713. 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 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 672/100K.

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. 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 Born7.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,742
Per Capita$43,118
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378

Housing

A+
Home Value$327,300
Rent$1,047
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$434,713
Housing Units2,243
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent244/100K
Property672/100K

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,707/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
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.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.