Oxford, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,926
Unemployment
3.8%
Poverty
2.9%
Median Home
$251,800
Median Income
$66,235
Median Rent
$667
Oxford SnackAbility
6
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Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
6
Oxford, MA Crime Report
198
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,417.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-39.57%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oxford / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 198 | 1,417.6 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 157.5 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7.2 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 19 | 136.0 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 176 | 1,260.1 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 10 | 71.6 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 158 | 1,131.2 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 57.3 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Oxford, MA Cost Of Living
118
Oxford's Overall Cost Of Living
Oxford's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Oxford | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 131 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 109 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 121 | 116 | 100 | |
Rankings for Oxford in Massachusetts
Map Of Oxford, MA
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Population over time in Oxford
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,926 | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 5,662 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 5,929 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 5,927 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 6,108 | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 6,525 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,545 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 6,485 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 6,566 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 6,373 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oxford
| Race | Oxford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.0% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Oxford
| Gender | Oxford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oxford for adults over 25
| Education | Oxford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Oxford, Massachusetts
| Income | Oxford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.0% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
