At a Glance
Median Income
$88,214
$55,424 per capita
Home Value
$351,300
Zillow: $410,152
Median Rent
$901/mo
44.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
291/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
11.9% 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+
3.5 / 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 10.2% (183% 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 $410,152. 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 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 291/100K.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population3,478
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,760/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,214
Per Capita$55,424
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A
Home Value$351,300
Rent$901
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$410,152
Housing Units1,552
Rent Burden44.2%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property291/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
AQI45 (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.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.