Living in Oxford, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oxford · Census data 2020–2024
Oxford has 779 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $82,639 (10% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $215,200, the median rent is $1,068/month.
Oxford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oxford at a glance
- Population
- 779
- Median age
- 37.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $82,639State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $215,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,068/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Oxford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oxford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oxford the median home value is $215,200, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,068 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,541 a month in housing costs.
Oxford median household income
The median household income in Oxford is $82,639 and the income per person is $43,631. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Oxford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 373
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.19
Oxford demographics
- Population
- 779
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 355
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oxford ›
Education in Oxford
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Oxford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oxford
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.7%
Oxford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 779 | $82,639 | $215,200 | $1,068 |
| Homestead | 252 | $74,886 | $179,900 | — |
| Tiffin | 5,737 | $100,952 | $338,500 | $1,224 |
| Amana | 755 | $145,903 | $248,400 | $623 |
| Middle Amana | 683 | $100,296 | $267,000 | $673 |
| South Amana | 121 | $109,792 | $331,300 | — |
| North Liberty | 21,125 | $102,102 | $303,800 | $1,246 |
| Swisher | 1,182 | $100,577 | $260,300 | $1,114 |
| Coralville | 23,234 | $69,144 | $298,500 | $1,057 |
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Oxford ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Oxford: FAQ
What is the median household income in Oxford, IA?
The median household income in Oxford is $82,639, 10% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $215,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Oxford?
The median gross rent in Oxford is $1,068 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Oxford, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Oxford?
The median age in Oxford is 37.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Oxford?
The average commute to work in Oxford is 25 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oxford?
The unemployment rate in Oxford is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oxford?
20.8% 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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