Oxford, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

2,240 Population 263/sq mi density

801 ft Elevation 244 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$19,260 median income, 1.9% unemployment

Affordability

1.3 / 5.0

$184,000 home value, $920/mo rent

Oxford, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,260

74% below

$19,260 per capita

Home Value

$184,000

35% below

Median Rent

$920/mo

21% below

Unemployment

1.9%

47% below

Avg Temperature

51°F

267 sunny days/yr

Is Oxford a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 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 $19,260 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,260. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 206 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oxford is $184,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $920/month.

Climate & Weather

Oxford has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,240

Median Age49.7 yrs

Density263/mi²

Foreign Born19.7%

Economy

Median Income$19,260

Per Capita$19,260

Unemployment1.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$370

Housing

Home Value$184,000

Rent$920

Ownership80.5%

Housing Units896

Climate

Avg Temp51°F

Sunny Days267/yr

Rain38.1 in/yr

Elevation801 ft

Did You Know?

19.7% of residents are foreign-born.