At a Glance
Median Income
$42,147
$20,642 per capita
Home Value
$232,200
Zillow: $346,629
Median Rent
$989/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
967/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.5%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
16.8% smoking rate
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 $42,147 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,642. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,186 business establishments, including 757 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $232,200 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,629. Median rent is $989/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Oxford reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 967/100K.
Education
64.5% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population22,069
Median Age21.2 yrs
Density2,837/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born11.9%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,147
Per Capita$20,642
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$29,842M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236
Housing
B+
Home Value$232,200
Rent$989
Ownership37.5%
Zillow$346,629
Housing Units7,262
Rent Burden37.2%
Crime
F
Violent99/100K
Property967/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation909 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.5%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+38.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Oxford was founded in 1809.
The median home in Oxford was built in 1986.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
11.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 757 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.