Living in Oxford, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oxford · Census data 2020–2024
Oxford has 21,753 residents with a median age of 21.1. The median household income is $40,764 (43% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $238,000, the median rent is $997/month.
Oxford at a glance
- Population
- 21,753
- Median age
- 21.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $40,764State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $238,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $997/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 34.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Oxford a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Ohio median; home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 45.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Oxford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oxford the median home value is $238,000, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $997 per month, which is 44.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,704 a month in housing costs.
Oxford median household income
The median household income in Oxford is $40,764 and the income per person is $21,879. 45.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Oxford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,264
- Owner-occupied
- 34.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.7%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.39
Oxford demographics
- Population
- 21,753
- Median age
- 21.1
- Under 18
- 7.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.7%
- Households
- 6,082
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oxford ›
Education in Oxford
61% of adults 25 and older in Oxford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 36.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oxford
- Unemployment rate
- 14.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 52.3%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 18.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Oxford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 21,753 | $40,764 | $238,000 | $997 |
| Darrtown | 643 | $56,518 | $211,000 | $1,029 |
| College Corner | 429 | $53,224 | $135,700 | $635 |
| West College Corner | 596 | $65,000 | $121,200 | $750 |
| Somerville | 208 | $58,438 | $103,800 | — |
| Millville | 603 | $75,625 | $203,000 | $1,095 |
| Seven Mile | 463 | $57,708 | $164,100 | $785 |
| Camden | 2,029 | $49,063 | $117,400 | $894 |
| West Elkton | 148 | $50,833 | $89,000 | $1,417 |
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What is the median household income in Oxford, OH?
The median household income in Oxford is $40,764, 43% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $238,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Oxford?
The median gross rent in Oxford is $997 per month, about 44.1% of household income.
Is Oxford, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Ohio median; home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 45.5%.
What is the median age in Oxford?
The median age in Oxford is 21.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Oxford?
The average commute to work in Oxford is 15 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oxford?
The unemployment rate in Oxford is 14.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oxford?
61% 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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