At a Glance
Median Income
$61,470
$35,806 per capita
Home Value
$309,600
Zillow: $473,977
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
42.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
272/100K
731/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% 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?
C+
2.8 / 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 $61,470 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,806. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,963 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $309,600 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $473,977. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 42.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Oxford reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 731/100K.
Education
31.9% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,763
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density2,940/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,470
Per Capita$35,806
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$7,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
B+
Home Value$309,600
Rent$1,208
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$473,977
Housing Units2,340
Rent Burden42.2%
Crime
F
Violent272/100K
Property731/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death11,662/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation562 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Oxford was founded in 1775.
The median home in Oxford was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.