Living in Oxford, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oxford · Census data 2020–2024
Oxford has 527 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $55,000 (29% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $152,400, the median rent is $690/month.
Oxford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oxford at a glance
- Population
- 527
- Median age
- 36State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $152,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $690/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Oxford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
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 $152,400, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Oxford median household income
The median household income in Oxford is $55,000 and the income per person is $29,172. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Oxford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 245
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.35
Oxford demographics
- Population
- 527
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 224
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oxford ›
Education in Oxford
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Oxford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oxford
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Oxford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 527 | $55,000 | $152,400 | $690 |
| Packwaukee | 244 | $50,000 | $119,300 | — |
| Endeavor | 458 | $55,313 | $147,900 | $620 |
| Westfield | 1,231 | $59,145 | $153,400 | $797 |
| Briggsville | 320 | $67,344 | $261,700 | $900 |
| Grand Marsh | 141 | $31,731 | $89,400 | — |
| Harrisville | 156 | $44,306 | $143,100 | $945 |
| Montello | 1,404 | $55,758 | $157,800 | $638 |
| Wisconsin Dells | 2,547 | $54,688 | $207,100 | $971 |
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What is the median household income in Oxford, WI?
The median household income in Oxford is $55,000, 29% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $152,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Oxford?
The median gross rent in Oxford is $690 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Oxford, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Oxford?
The median age in Oxford is 36 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Oxford?
The average commute to work in Oxford is 21 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oxford?
The unemployment rate in Oxford is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oxford?
11.6% 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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