Oxoboxo River, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,912 Population 684/sq mi density
$78,415 Median Income $35,077 per capita
$231,100 Home Value $404,290 Zillow
$1,272 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,415 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,100 home value, $1,272/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Oxoboxo River, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,415
4% above
$35,077 per capita
Home Value
$231,100
18% below
Zillow: $404,290
Median Rent
$1,272/mo
9% above
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Oxoboxo River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oxoboxo River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
82%
Rent
109%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oxoboxo River a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oxoboxo River residents earn a median household income of $78,415 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,077. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,101 business establishments, including 773 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oxoboxo River is $231,100 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $404,290. Median rent is $1,272/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

21.6% of adults in Oxoboxo River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oxoboxo River has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,912
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density684/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,415
Per Capita$35,077
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$24,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,100
Rent$1,272
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$404,290
Housing Units1,228
Rent Burden33.9%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation164 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.3%
EV Stations1
Libraries23

Did You Know?

The median home in Oxoboxo River was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 773 restaurants in the area.