At a Glance
Median Income
$88,214
$55,424 per capita
Home Value
$351,300
Zillow: $396,509
Median Rent
$901/mo
44.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
28/100K
280/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 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+
3.6 / 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 $88,214 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,424. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $351,300 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,509. Median rent is $901/month, with 44.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Oxford reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 280/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.6% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,478
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,760/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,214
Per Capita$55,424
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A
Home Value$351,300
Rent$901
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$396,509
Housing Units1,552
Rent Burden44.2%
Crime
F
Violent28/100K
Property280/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary56/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,044 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Oxford was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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