At a Glance
Median Income
$59,901
$40,536 per capita
Home Value
$333,400
Zillow: $416,262
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
1,856/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.9%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.1% 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
3.4 / 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 $59,901 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,536. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,553 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $333,400 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $416,262. Median rent is $1,093/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Oxford reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,856/100K. The murder rate is 3.6/100K.
Education
56.9% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26,086
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,901
Per Capita$40,536
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$3,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
B+
Home Value$333,400
Rent$1,093
Ownership43.6%
Zillow$416,262
Housing Units16,048
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent131/100K
Property1,856/100K
Murder3.6/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary134/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,273/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain60.5 in/yr
Elevation472 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.9%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Oxford was founded in 1837.
The median home in Oxford was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.