Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Oxford is a small town in Michigan with a population of 3,478. Residents earn $88,214 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Oxford receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Oxford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oxford is $88,214, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.5% 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 30 minutes.
The median home value in Oxford is $351,300, 25% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Oxford is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 567 per 100,000, 71% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Oxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 36.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 90.4% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.6% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,214 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,424 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,498 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $117,718 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 43,047 |
| County GDP | $143,144M |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Healthcare | 5,524 |
| Retail | 4,518 |
| Manufacturing | 1,635 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.38% |
| Commute Time | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
| Census Median | $351,300 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $396,509 |
| Median List Price | $379,900 |
| Median List Price | $379,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $153 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $901 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,289 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.38% |
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,101/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 567.2/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 56.7/100K |
| Theft | 482.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 28.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,044 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8214°N, 83.2535°W |
| County FIPS | 26125 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.6% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,760/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 40 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Retail Stores | 4,518 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |