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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Natalie Rodriguez

Moving to Oxford with kids -good idea?

Hello, Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Audrey Peterson

Best coffee shops in Oxford?

Rent is about $1,093/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,093 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any help is appreciated. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes s...

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Ella M.

Is public transit usable in Oxford?

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say i...

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Ella M.

Raising a family in Oxford -thoughts?

I'm a college student here and With a population of 26,086, Oxford is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,093 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high b...

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Zoey J.

Relocating to Oxford, MS -pros and cons?

Hey folks, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,093 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,086 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective.

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Ella M.

Moving to Oxford with kids -good idea?

Hi all, With a population of 26,086, Oxford is a smaller city. Median household income is $59,901, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

30 replies 14 upvotes moving
Autumn Chavez

How much do you pay for rent in Oxford?

Hey folks, My partner and I are The median home value here is around $333,400, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,093 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Oxford sits at 362.1 per 100K. Median household income is $59,901, which feels about average for the area....

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la_eva

Is it worth buying in Oxford?

OK so I'm retired and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $59,901 in Oxford. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is so...

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stlguy2022

Is Oxford still affordable?

Hey everyone, I'm a 40-year-old real estate agent and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,086 people. The median home value here is around $333,400, which seems about average. Median household income is $59,901, which feels about ...

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Ethan Phillips

First time home buyer in Oxford

Been living here since 2009. With a population of 26,086, Oxford is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Natalie Rodriguez

Pros and cons of Oxford after 5 years

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $333,400, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $59,901 in Oxford. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are whe...

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Angel King

Is Oxford good for remote workers?

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -Oxford sits at 362.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $333,400 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. Thanks in advance! There's a growi...

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Zoey J.

Rent vs buy in Oxford -what makes sense?

Alright, Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned?

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brielle_chef

Oxford job market vs Chicago

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid.

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la_eva

Rent vs buy in Oxford -what makes sense?

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,086 people. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that....

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stlguy2022

Internet providers in Oxford?

First post here. My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,093 for ren

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Ella M.

Is public transit usable in Oxford?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and With a population of 26,086, Oxford is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the co...

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Roman Flores

Career opportunities in Oxford, MS

OK so I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $59,901 in Oxford. Homes are going for about $333,400 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do?...

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