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Oxford.
About
Life in Oxford
Oxford is a community of 22,069 people in Ohio. The median household income is $40,764, median rent runs about $989 per month, and median home values are around $238,000. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Oxford at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
21.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
45.5%
Foreign-Born
9.7%
Broadband Internet
89.4%
of households
Population Growth
-2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.7% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Oxford: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oxford, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (30.3%), and 5.1% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
7.8%
of residents
65 and Older
8.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
13.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.8%
of households
Married Couples
28.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for OH
Rent, home values, and income in Oxford
In Oxford, home values are 11% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
41.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,625
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
34.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $341,920 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Oxford
Unemployment in Butler County, which includes Oxford, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Oxford: Butler County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Butler County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Oxford Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute15.2 min avg
How Oxford residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oxford, most residents drive alone to work (52%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 74% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Oxford runs 74% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
84.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
673.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Oxford Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Butler County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Butler County, which includes Oxford, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $446,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $236,100 |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $522,100 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $193,250 |
| 2021 | 9 | Winter Weather | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $159,250 |
| 2019 | 18 | Winter Weather | $15,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Hail | $10,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Butler County, county-wide
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Butler County, which includes Oxford, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
121
per year
Moderate Days
239
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Butler County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oxford has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.6"
Annual Snowfall
24.9"
Hot Days/Year
36
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
114
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 21°F | 3.38" |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.95" |
| Mar | 53°F | 31°F | 3.93" |
| Apr | 66°F | 41°F | 4.94" |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.93" |
| Jun | 84°F | 61°F | 4.37" |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 3.92" |
| Aug | 87°F | 63°F | 3.45" |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 3.27" |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 3.29" |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 3.16" |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.45" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oxford
Oxford has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Mccullough-hyde Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Hamilton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oxford
Oxford's student/teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 61.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
61.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Oxford
Public · 4-year · 16,656 students · in-state tuition $18,520 · 81% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 2,043 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 26% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oxford
Oxford has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
30 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
39 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
47 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oxford
Oxford Branch
15 S. College Ave., Oxford
Cities Near Oxford
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oxford?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oxford FAQ
Is Oxford, Ohio affordable?⌄
Oxford's median rent is $997/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $40,764/year. Median home value is $238,000.
Is Oxford, Ohio safe?⌄
Oxford's violent crime rate was 84 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 674 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oxford, Ohio?⌄
Butler County, which includes Oxford, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oxford, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Oxford is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $997/month and median household income is $40,764/year. The median home value is $238,000. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oxford, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Oxford is 15 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from