Living in Oxoboxo River, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oxoboxo River · Census data 2020–2024
Oxoboxo River has 2,782 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $69,167 (28% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $246,200, the median rent is $1,179/month.
Oxoboxo River at a glance
- Population
- 2,782
- Median age
- 46.5State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $69,167State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $246,200State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,179/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Oxoboxo River a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oxoboxo River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oxoboxo River the median home value is $246,200, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,179 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,077 a month in housing costs.
Oxoboxo River median household income
The median household income in Oxoboxo River is $69,167 and the income per person is $33,358. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Oxoboxo River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,212
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.41
Oxoboxo River demographics
- Population
- 2,782
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 1,140
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oxoboxo River ›
Education in Oxoboxo River
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Oxoboxo River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oxoboxo River
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Oxoboxo River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxoboxo River | 2,782 | $69,167 | $246,200 | $1,179 |
| Montville | 17,950 | $96,454 | $285,600 | $1,187 |
| Gales Ferry | 1,141 | $80,735 | $335,100 | $2,201 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 8,460 | $81,694 | $290,100 | $1,856 |
| Ledyard | 15,433 | $107,975 | $326,200 | $1,629 |
| Waterford | 19,673 | $104,820 | $355,900 | $1,651 |
| Bozrah | 2,293 | $108,516 | $311,200 | $1,426 |
| Norwich | 39,973 | $65,024 | $242,300 | $1,253 |
| Salem | 4,282 | $123,245 | $403,600 | $1,440 |
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What is the median household income in Oxoboxo River, CT?
The median household income in Oxoboxo River is $69,167, 28% lower than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oxoboxo River?
The median home value in Oxoboxo River is $246,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Oxoboxo River?
The median gross rent in Oxoboxo River is $1,179 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Oxoboxo River, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
What is the median age in Oxoboxo River?
The median age in Oxoboxo River is 46.5 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Oxoboxo River?
The average commute to work in Oxoboxo River is 25 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oxoboxo River?
The unemployment rate in Oxoboxo River is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oxoboxo River?
16.8% of adults in Oxoboxo River 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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