What are the schools like in Oxford, ME?

Oxford is served primarily by RSU 17/MSAD 17. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Oxford?

The median household income in Oxford, ME is $75,065 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.5%.

What is the weather like in Oxford, ME?

Oxford has an average high temperature of 28.1°F in January and 77.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 83.9 inches.

Oxford, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Oxford, ME?

Oxford has a violent crime rate of 45.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3575.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oxford, ME a Good Place to Live?

Oxford is a small town of 1,100 in Maine, with a median household income of $75,065 and a 17.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Oxford stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oxford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oxford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Oxford metro area.

Metric	Oxford, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$172,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,065	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Oxford's violent crime rate is 45.3 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.3 /100k

Property Crime

3575.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Oxford is served primarily by RSU 17/MSAD 17. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oxford, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 17/MSAD 17	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oxford sees average highs of 28.1°F in January and 77.9°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation and 83.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oxford, ME
Average High — January	28.1°F
Average High — July	77.9°F
Annual Precipitation	50.6"
Annual Snowfall	83.9"

Demographics

Metric	Oxford, ME	National Avg
Population	1,100	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Paris, ME 5 mi Norway, ME 6 mi Mechanic Falls, ME 7 mi Casco, ME 10 mi Bridgton, ME 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Oxford

Oxford, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04270

Oxford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oxford, ME affordable or expensive?

Oxford has a median home value of $172,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $75,065.

What is the crime rate in Oxford, ME?

Oxford's violent crime rate is 45.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3575.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oxford?

Public schools in Oxford are operated by RSU 17/MSAD 17. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oxford, ME a good place to live?

Oxford, ME has a population of 1,100, a median household income of $75,065, and an unemployment rate of 17.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Oxford?

Oxford averages 28.1°F in January and 77.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches with about 83.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oxford?

Oxford, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04270.

What is the population of Oxford?

The population of Oxford, Maine is 1,100 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oxford?

Key numbers for living in Oxford: median home $172,500, median household income $75,065, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oxford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.