At a Glance
Median Income
$56,417
$31,739 per capita
Home Value
$112,200
Zillow: $179,512
Median Rent
$900/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
329/100K
3,951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 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
3.0 / 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 $56,417 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,739. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,040 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $112,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,512. Median rent is $900/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Oxford reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,951/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,426
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density806/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,417
Per Capita$31,739
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$3,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,200
Rent$900
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$179,512
Housing Units649
Rent Burden34.4%
Crime
F
Violent329/100K
Property3,951/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,172/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation982 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Oxford was founded in 1791.
The median home in Oxford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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