Living in Oxford, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oxford · Census data 2020–2024
Oxford has 22,063 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $74,268 (16% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $170,900, the median rent is $925/month.
Oxford at a glance
- Population
- 22,063
- Median age
- 38.3State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $74,268State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $170,900State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Oxford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Alabama median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Oxford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oxford the median home value is $170,900, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,243 a month in housing costs.
Oxford median household income
The median household income in Oxford is $74,268 and the income per person is $35,530. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Oxford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,320
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.62
Oxford demographics
- Population
- 22,063
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 8,347
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oxford ›
Education in Oxford
24.8% of adults 25 and older in Oxford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oxford
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Oxford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 22,063 | $74,268 | $170,900 | $925 |
| Hobson City | 1,142 | $47,361 | $108,200 | $475 |
| West End-Cobb Town | 3,453 | $55,323 | $83,900 | $779 |
| Anniston | 21,271 | $46,668 | $158,800 | $799 |
| Munford | 1,508 | $42,284 | $78,200 | $778 |
| Saks | 10,681 | $49,753 | $116,400 | $898 |
| Choccolocco | 2,620 | $78,858 | $262,900 | $858 |
| Alexandria | 3,475 | $85,089 | $197,700 | $931 |
| Weaver | 3,324 | $49,435 | $162,300 | $885 |
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What is the median household income in Oxford, AL?
The median household income in Oxford is $74,268, 16% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oxford?
The median home value in Oxford is $170,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Oxford?
The median gross rent in Oxford is $925 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Oxford, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Alabama median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Oxford?
The median age in Oxford is 38.3 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Oxford?
The average commute to work in Oxford is 25 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oxford?
The unemployment rate in Oxford is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oxford?
24.8% of adults in Oxford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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