Oxford
- Town in Mississippi
Town
Oxford
- grade AOverall Grade
- Town in Mississippi
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 123 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade A minus
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Median Home Value
$288,600
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,022
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault61.3national 282.7
- Murder6.8national 6.1
- Rape57.9national 40.7
- Robbery6.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary224.7national 500.1
- Theft1,443.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft45national 284
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Working in Oxford
Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$51,096
National
$69,021Top Private Schools Near Oxford
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Oxford Reviews
Rating 4.28 out of 5 123 reviews
The best thing going for Oxford is the public schools. However, there are few activity options for families with school aged kids. Only 1 public playground! In order to get decent entertainment you will need to travel about an hr to Memphis. The people are ok but a little cold. I would not say they are as friendly as other southern places I have been. There is little to no crime that you will hear about. This is an investment market meaning that it is for renters because owning a home is out of reach for most people who live here. Expect to spend at least $300K for a 3 bedroom. The restaurants are good but overpriced. Gas prices are low. There's not a lot of culture like one would think being that this is a college town. Also, Oxford does not have a large arts and entrepreneurship scene. Oxford needs more shopping centers and commercial development. Shops are on 2 strips. It takes 15 minutes to get just about anywhere which is long for a city of its size. It can feel crowded at times.
I live in Lafayette county and I absolutely love it here. I have the best, quality internet speed for my remote location, that can not be beat! I also enjoy the scenery, around my home and in town. This part you can enjoy a sight full of trees, deer's, turkeys, and rabbits. Here in Oxford, Mississippi you have actual history, and lots of things to do. I wouldn't change anything at all!
I have grown up in Oxford all of my life. From primary and seconday schools, to college, and now raising a family here. It is one of the safest places you can raise a family, A+ schools on the cutting edge of education, innovative business landscape, and beautiful scenary.
What's lacking for the 5th star is its overpriced homes, lack of family activities, and lack of diversity. It is a predominantly white town being overrun by outsiders with money that drive up the home prices. There is very little to do for my kids as well as my wife and I beyond parks and the bars downtown. If there were more job opportunities for us to make the money to afford the average home and more things to do for my family, it would definitely be 5 stars and be comfortable for us to stay here indefinitely.
What's lacking for the 5th star is its overpriced homes, lack of family activities, and lack of diversity. It is a predominantly white town being overrun by outsiders with money that drive up the home prices. There is very little to do for my kids as well as my wife and I beyond parks and the bars downtown. If there were more job opportunities for us to make the money to afford the average home and more things to do for my family, it would definitely be 5 stars and be comfortable for us to stay here indefinitely.