Living in Oxford, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oxford · Census data 2020–2024
Oxford has 706 residents with a median age of 66.9. The median household income is $83,207 (20% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $791,700, the median rent is $2,250/month.
Oxford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oxford at a glance
- Population
- 706
- Median age
- 66.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $83,207State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $791,700State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,250/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.4%
- Average commute
- 49 min
Is Oxford a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Maryland median; home values 89% higher than the state median; an average commute of 49 minutes; unemployment of 17.8%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
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 $791,700, 138% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,250 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,733 a month in housing costs.
Oxford median household income
The median household income in Oxford is $83,207 and the income per person is $65,795. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Oxford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 559
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 28.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.76
Oxford demographics
- Population
- 706
- Median age
- 66.9
- Under 18
- 8.6%
- 65 and older
- 52.1%
- Households
- 401
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oxford ›
Education in Oxford
64.4% of adults 25 and older in Oxford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 36.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oxford
- Unemployment rate
- 17.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 49 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Oxford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 706 | $83,207 | $791,700 | $2,250 |
| Trappe | 1,055 | $60,917 | $242,600 | $1,330 |
| Algonquin | 1,074 | $76,500 | $342,600 | $1,670 |
| St. Michaels | 1,240 | $78,265 | $565,600 | $917 |
| Easton | 17,308 | $74,653 | $358,900 | $1,197 |
| Tilghman Island | 741 | $45,625 | $299,400 | — |
| Cambridge | 13,152 | $47,323 | $257,900 | $1,058 |
| Choptank | 186 | $127,791 | $286,000 | — |
| Church Creek | 135 | $61,750 | $266,200 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Oxford, MD?
The median household income in Oxford is $83,207, 20% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $791,700, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Oxford?
The median gross rent in Oxford is $2,250 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Oxford, MD a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Maryland median; home values 89% higher than the state median; an average commute of 49 minutes; unemployment of 17.8%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Oxford?
The median age in Oxford is 66.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Oxford?
The average commute to work in Oxford is 49 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oxford?
The unemployment rate in Oxford is 17.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oxford?
64.4% 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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