Maryland
Oxford is a small town in Maryland with a population of 724. Residents earn $83,500 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Oxford receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Oxford has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Oxford is $83,500, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Oxford is $763,400, making it a premium housing market at 171% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Oxford is below the national average at 159 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 317 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.
Oxford is a highly educated community — 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Oxford enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches, including 14.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.5% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,500 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,016 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,090 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $120,149 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,596 |
| County GDP | $2,787M |
| Restaurants | 143 |
| Healthcare | 195 |
| Retail | 208 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,436 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.84% |
| Commute Time | 46.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.7% |
| Census Median | $763,400 |
| 171% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $870,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,850,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,850,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $291 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.5% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,436 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.84% |
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,049/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 195 |
| Total Violent | 158.7/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 158.7/100K |
| Total Property | 317.5/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 317.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.6 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6874°N, 76.1682°W |
| County FIPS | 24041 |
Winner: Republican by 0 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,293/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 195 |
| Restaurants | 143 |
| Retail Stores | 208 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 46.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.7% |