Median Income
$60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value
$125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$608
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment
17.9%
397% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
22.8%
84% higher than US avg
How Oxford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,170
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$35,900
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty22.8%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$608
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units535
Rent Burden14.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation16 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+27.9%
Graduate+1.6%
Is Oxford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Oxford receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Oxford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Oxford is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Oxford is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.9% have completed high school.
Oxford has a population of 1,170 with a density of 284 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%), with 2.6% Black.
Population
1,170
Total Population
2021 Census
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.1% |
The median household income in Oxford is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,400 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 17.9% |
| 397% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% |
| 84% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
The median home value in Oxford is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $608 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $125,000 |
| 56% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $608 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.7% |
| Housing Units | 535 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Oxford vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Oxford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7335°N, 63.8654°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |