At a Glance
Median Income
$73,088
$34,338 per capita
Home Value
$175,600
Zillow: $340,629
Violent Crime
45/100K
3,711/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
17.8% smoking rate
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
3.0 / 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 $73,088 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,338. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $175,600 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,629. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Oxford reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,711/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population1,135
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,088
Per Capita$34,338
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$7,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,125
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,600
Rent
Ownership99.1%
Zillow$340,629
Housing Units569
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property3,711/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation594 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Oxford was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.