Living in Oxford, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oxford · Census data 2020–2024
Oxford has 26,411 residents with a median age of 30.3. The median household income is $64,451 (14% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $385,700, the median rent is $1,071/month.
Oxford at a glance
- Population
- 26,411
- Median age
- 30.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $64,451State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $385,700State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,071/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Oxford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 127% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 25.4%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $385,700, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,044 a month in housing costs.
Oxford median household income
The median household income in Oxford is $64,451 and the income per person is $41,665. 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Oxford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,717
- Owner-occupied
- 43.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.8%
- Vacant
- 40.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.58
40.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Oxford has many vacation and second homes.
Oxford demographics
- Population
- 26,411
- Median age
- 30.3
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 9,955
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oxford ›
Education in Oxford
57.5% of adults 25 and older in Oxford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 29.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oxford
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Oxford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 26,411 | $64,451 | $385,700 | $1,071 |
| Taylor | 245 | $80,208 | $283,900 | $1,021 |
| Abbeville | 311 | $61,250 | $161,500 | $1,056 |
| Water Valley | 3,376 | $42,684 | $135,500 | $606 |
| Toccopola | 280 | $39,083 | $97,600 | $975 |
| Thaxton | 688 | $77,500 | $231,500 | $820 |
| Sardis | 2,445 | $32,205 | $82,600 | $703 |
| Batesville | 7,387 | $51,727 | $222,400 | $895 |
| Courtland | 1,205 | $46,544 | $93,600 | $925 |
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What is the median household income in Oxford, MS?
The median household income in Oxford is $64,451, 14% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (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 $385,700, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Oxford?
The median gross rent in Oxford is $1,071 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Oxford, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 127% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 25.4%.
What is the median age in Oxford?
The median age in Oxford is 30.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Oxford?
The average commute to work in Oxford is 24 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oxford?
The unemployment rate in Oxford is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oxford?
57.5% 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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