Life in Oxford research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Oxford over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oxford:
The population in Oxford is 26,086.
The median home value in Oxford is $409,451.
The median income in Oxford is $59,901.
The cost of living in Oxford is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Oxford is $1,093.
The unemployment rate in Oxford is 1.7%.
The poverty rate in Oxford is 26.5%.
The average high in Oxford is 72.4° and the average low is 49.6°.
Crime in Oxford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oxford. Key points include:
There were 545 total crimes in Oxford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oxford is 1,979.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oxford is 127.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oxford is 1,852.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oxford is -6.58% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oxford / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 545 | 1,979.7 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 35 | 127.1 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.6 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.3 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 79.9 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 510 | 1,852.6 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 37 | 134.4 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 458 | 1,663.7 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 54.5 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Oxford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oxford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oxford is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oxford is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Oxford is $409,451.
The median income in Oxford is $59,901.
| Living Expense | Oxford | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 135 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 85 | 100 | |
The average high in Oxford is 72.4° and the average low is 49.6°.
There are 74.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 57.6 inches of precipitation each year with 2.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oxford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 57.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.2 |
The current population in Oxford is 26,086. The population has increased 45.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,086 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 25,713 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 25,859 | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 27,662 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 26,962 | 17.0% |
| 2018 | 23,037 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 22,092 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 21,634 | 4.2% |
| 2015 | 20,769 | 2.8% |
| 2014 | 20,200 | 3.1% |
| 2013 | 19,602 | 3.0% |
| 2012 | 19,022 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 18,480 | 2.7% |
| 2010 | 17,990 | - |
66.1% White with 17,231 White residents.
25.7% African American with 6,695 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 21 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 733 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 85 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 546 Two Or More residents.
3.0% Hispanic with 775 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oxford | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.1% | 55.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 25.7% | 36.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 3.6% | 19.0% |
Oxford is 53.5% female with 13,967 female residents.
Oxford is 46.5% male with 12,118 male residents.
| Gender | Oxford | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Oxford completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Oxford completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Oxford completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Oxford completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Oxford completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Oxford completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Oxford completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Oxford completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Oxford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oxford | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
11.9% of households in Oxford earn Less than $10,000.
6.1% of households in Oxford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Oxford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.5% of households in Oxford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.1% of households in Oxford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Oxford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Oxford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.0% of households in Oxford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Oxford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.7% of households in Oxford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oxford | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.9% | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 6.3% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 9.4% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 13.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 16.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 13.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 6.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.7% | 5.3% | 12.6% |