Below Average CostVery SafeMontville School District
Median Income
$69,740
household / year
Median Home Value
$214,800
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,306
gross / month
Cost of Living
98
national avg = 100
Is Oxoboxo River, CT a Good Place to Live?
Oxoboxo River is a small town of 2,429 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $69,740
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oxoboxo River stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oxoboxo River is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oxoboxo River city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.5
Oxoboxo River's overall cost of living index is 97.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oxoboxo River costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oxoboxo River, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$214,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,306
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,740
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oxoboxo River's violent crime rate is 60.7 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
60.7 /100k
Property Crime
485.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oxoboxo River is served primarily by Montville School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oxoboxo River, CT
National Avg
School District
Montville School District
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oxoboxo River sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 84.1°F in July,
with 52.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.8 inches of snow per year.
Oxoboxo River's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oxoboxo River roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $214,800 and median rent is $1,306/month.
Oxoboxo River's violent crime rate is 60.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 485.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oxoboxo River are operated by Montville School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oxoboxo River, CT has a population of 2,429, a median household income of $69,740, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Oxoboxo River averages 37.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.2 inches
with about 27.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oxoboxo River, CT is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 06382, 06370, 06353.
The population of Oxoboxo River, Connecticut is 2,429 with a median age of 54.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oxoboxo River: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $214,800, median household income $69,740, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oxoboxo River side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.