Living in Oxford, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oxford · Census data 2020–2024
Oxford has 3,474 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $83,611 (15% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $347,800, the median rent is $962/month.
Oxford at a glance
- Population
- 3,474
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $83,611State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $347,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $962/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Oxford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%.
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 $347,800, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,082 a month in housing costs.
Oxford median household income
The median household income in Oxford is $83,611 and the income per person is $52,804. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Oxford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,597
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.25
Oxford demographics
- Population
- 3,474
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 1,538
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oxford ›
Education in Oxford
48.2% of adults 25 and older in Oxford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oxford
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Oxford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 3,474 | $83,611 | $347,800 | $962 |
| Lake Orion | 2,863 | $101,318 | $376,600 | $798 |
| Leonard | 346 | $76,875 | $245,200 | — |
| Metamora | 693 | $85,750 | $270,900 | $794 |
| Ortonville | 1,341 | $98,839 | $244,400 | $956 |
| Lake Angelus | 238 | $216,908 | $1,052,100 | — |
| Auburn Hills | 25,105 | $84,375 | $245,000 | $1,477 |
| Village of Clarkston | 874 | $93,452 | $457,800 | $1,382 |
| Dryden | 1,182 | $70,352 | $208,300 | $1,238 |
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What is the median household income in Oxford, MI?
The median household income in Oxford is $83,611, 15% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $347,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Oxford?
The median gross rent in Oxford is $962 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Oxford, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Oxford?
The median age in Oxford is 41.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Oxford?
The average commute to work in Oxford is 33 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oxford?
The unemployment rate in Oxford is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oxford?
48.2% 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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