At a Glance
Median Income
$77,188
$56,575 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
Zillow: $468,153
Median Rent
$858/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
1,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $77,188 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,575. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,153. Median rent is $858/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Oxford reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,083/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,140
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,652/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,188
Per Capita$56,575
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent$858
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$468,153
Housing Units493
Rent Burden45.0%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property1,083/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation564 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute40 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Oxford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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