At a Glance
Median Income
$83,500
$60,016 per capita
Home Value
$763,400
Zillow: $870,000
Violent Crime
0/100K
502/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.7%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 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
3.2 / 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 $83,500 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,016. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,596 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $763,400 , 171% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $870,000. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Oxford reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 502/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
62.7% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population724
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density1,293/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,500
Per Capita$60,016
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$2,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
F
Home Value$763,400
Rent
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$870,000
Housing Units587
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property502/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary334/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.7%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+37.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute47 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Oxford was founded in 1683.
The median home in Oxford was built in 1968.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
