Living in Upper Oxford, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Oxford · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Oxford has 2,586 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $114,688 (47% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $375,100, the median rent is $1,284/month.
Upper Oxford at a glance
- Population
- 2,586
- Median age
- 39.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $114,688State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $375,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,284/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Upper Oxford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Oxford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Oxford the median home value is $375,100, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,284 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,011 a month in housing costs.
Upper Oxford median household income
The median household income in Upper Oxford is $114,688 and the income per person is $43,818. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Upper Oxford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 881
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.93
Upper Oxford demographics
- Population
- 2,586
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 881
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Oxford ›
Education in Upper Oxford
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Upper Oxford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Oxford
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Upper Oxford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Oxford | 2,586 | $114,688 | $375,100 | $1,284 |
| Lower Oxford | 5,660 | $109,875 | $372,800 | $1,284 |
| Cochranville | 590 | $116,250 | $306,700 | — |
| West Fallowfield | 2,625 | $92,708 | $336,700 | $1,107 |
| Oxford | 5,825 | $67,733 | $313,800 | $1,308 |
| Penn | 5,744 | $136,250 | $498,600 | $1,086 |
| Londonderry | 2,566 | $122,841 | $424,600 | — |
| East Nottingham | 9,068 | $129,750 | $412,500 | $1,031 |
| Colerain | 3,945 | $82,788 | $353,400 | $973 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Oxford, PA?
The median household income in Upper Oxford is $114,688, 47% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Upper Oxford?
The median home value in Upper Oxford is $375,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Upper Oxford?
The median gross rent in Upper Oxford is $1,284 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Upper Oxford, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Upper Oxford?
The median age in Upper Oxford is 39.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Upper Oxford?
The average commute to work in Upper Oxford is 30 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Oxford?
The unemployment rate in Upper Oxford is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Oxford?
28.9% of adults in Upper 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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