New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Oxford is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,140. Residents earn $77,188 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Oxford receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Oxford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oxford is $77,188, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Oxford is $175,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Oxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 83.5% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.5% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,188 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,575 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,444 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $151,298 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,073 |
| County GDP | $9,867M |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Healthcare | 387 |
| Retail | 437 |
| Manufacturing | 130 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,473 |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.13% |
| Commute Time | 39.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |
| Census Median | $175,000 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $135,000 |
| Median List Price | $135,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $302 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 86.7% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $858 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,473 |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.13% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,363/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8049°N, 74.9973°W |
| County FIPS | 34019 |
Winner: Republican by 6.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,652/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Retail Stores | 437 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 39.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |