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Oxford, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,170 Population 284/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $35,900 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$608 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 17.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $608/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Oxford, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,400
20% below
$35,900 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Median Rent
$608/mo
48% below
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
27.9% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
397% above
22.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
248 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)

Income
80%
Home Value
44%
Rent
52%
Poverty
184%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
497%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oxford a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oxford residents earn a median household income of $60,400 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,900. The unemployment rate stands at 17.9% (397% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oxford is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $608/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.0% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 27.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Oxford has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,170
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$35,900
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty22.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$690

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$608
Ownership65.4%
Housing Units535
Rent Burden14.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+27.9%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute20 min