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 services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Silas Nguyen
facts
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Emma R.
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Dylan F.
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are pricey. You get used to it after the first year.
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Gabriella T.
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are pricey. You get used to it after the first year.
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Colton L.
I'm a sales manager and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. The community is excellent and there's always something going on.
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Brooklyn
honestly same experience here
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Autumn Ortiz
preach
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Kayden
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Springfield area are solid. Kids love it here.
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Sophia Baker
I've been living here for 2 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The outdoor recreation is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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cool_benjamin70
yeah no that's not right
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Alexa Ortiz
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Madeline Smith
haha yep pretty much
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Claire Hughes
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much established but now it's decent.
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Aaliyah R.
glad someone said it
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Madeline L.
Totally agree!
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Hazel Clark
Hot take but I'm still on the fence after all this time. I know a lot of people disagree but after 11 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Emily Flores
thanks for sharing
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Isaac Clark
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to Minneapolis it's surprisingly good.
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Alice White
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Austin it's decent.
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Clara Martin
I work in real estate here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is underrated. Hope this helps!.
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Kai Baker
Used to live on the Uptown side, now on the South side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Dominic Mendoza
hard disagree but ok
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Emily
wish I knew this sooner
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Stella Miller
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The cost of living is genuinely underrated and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (North) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Chain restaurants dominate.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Olivia Mendoza
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is average in most areas.
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Valentina
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a physical therapist, 48, moved here 7 years ago from Nashville. I've lived in Fairview and Eastside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally hit or miss - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The food scene situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Fairview: Great for couples. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- Eastside: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Nashville, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are reasonable. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $60K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Evan R.
noted, appreciate it
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Liam Miller
yeah no that's not right
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Sara O.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in South. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in tech. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Thomas Ross
Bought a house here in 2022 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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