Living in Oxford, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oxford · Census data 2020–2024
Oxford has 1,514 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $56,250 (35% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $118,400, the median rent is $924/month.
Oxford at a glance
- Population
- 1,514
- Median age
- 43.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $118,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $924/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 69.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Oxford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
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 $118,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,363 a month in housing costs.
Oxford median household income
The median household income in Oxford is $56,250 and the income per person is $27,729. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Oxford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 701
- Owner-occupied
- 69.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.2%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.45
Oxford demographics
- Population
- 1,514
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 610
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oxford ›
Education in Oxford
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Oxford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oxford
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Oxford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 1,514 | $56,250 | $118,400 | $924 |
| Guilford | 385 | $71,354 | $93,900 | — |
| Norwich | 6,782 | $53,333 | $121,100 | $867 |
| Bainbridge | 1,181 | $58,452 | $124,200 | $723 |
| Smithville Flats | 366 | $58,229 | $120,000 | $958 |
| Greene | 1,567 | $57,386 | $154,100 | $690 |
| Sidney | 3,931 | $50,208 | $120,700 | $902 |
| Gilbertsville | 321 | $81,500 | $165,000 | $1,141 |
| Afton | 1,225 | $37,031 | $115,600 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Oxford, NY?
The median household income in Oxford is $56,250, 35% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $118,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Oxford?
The median gross rent in Oxford is $924 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Oxford, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Oxford?
The median age in Oxford is 43.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Oxford?
The average commute to work in Oxford is 24 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oxford?
The unemployment rate in Oxford is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oxford?
17.6% 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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