Living in Oxford, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oxford · Census data 2020–2024
Oxford has 820 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $51,591 (15% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $97,100.
Oxford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oxford at a glance
- Population
- 820
- Median age
- 41.3State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $51,591State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $97,100State: $188,000
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Oxford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $97,100, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,133 a month in housing costs.
Oxford median household income
The median household income in Oxford is $51,591 and the income per person is $24,058. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Oxford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 352
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 21%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.88
Oxford demographics
- Population
- 820
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 278
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oxford ›
Education in Oxford
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Oxford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oxford
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.3%
Oxford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 820 | $51,591 | $97,100 | — |
| Franklin | 283 | $50,000 | $117,500 | — |
| Horseshoe Bend | 2,555 | $46,080 | $128,500 | $748 |
| Melbourne | 2,263 | $39,469 | $172,800 | $601 |
| Pineville | 306 | $38,906 | — | $883 |
| Salem | 1,620 | $40,833 | $105,900 | $676 |
| Calico Rock | 1,771 | $26,655 | $93,800 | $405 |
| Viola | 384 | $41,250 | $107,200 | $733 |
| Mount Pleasant | 345 | $42,031 | $117,800 | $494 |
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Oxford ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Oxford: FAQ
What is the median household income in Oxford, AR?
The median household income in Oxford is $51,591, 15% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (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 $97,100, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
Is Oxford, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Oxford?
The median age in Oxford is 41.3 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Oxford?
The average commute to work in Oxford is 39 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oxford?
The unemployment rate in Oxford is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oxford?
16.8% 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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