What are the schools like in Oxford, NC?

Oxford is served primarily by Granville County Schools. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.

What is the median household income in Oxford?

The median household income in Oxford, NC is $42,016 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Oxford, NC?

Oxford has an average high temperature of 48.9°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Oxford, NC affordable or expensive?

Oxford's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oxford is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $166,400 and the median rent is $889 per month.

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

Oxford has a violent crime rate of 841.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3587.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oxford, NC a Good Place to Live?

Oxford is a small town of 8,685 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $42,016 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Oxford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, 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

Index: 96.6

Oxford's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oxford costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Oxford, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$166,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$889	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,016	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Oxford's violent crime rate is 841.5 per 100,000 residents — 121% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

841.5 /100k

Property Crime

3587.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Oxford is served primarily by Granville County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oxford, NC	National Avg
School District	Granville County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oxford sees average highs of 48.9°F in January and 89.0°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oxford, NC
Average High — January	48.9°F
Average High — July	89.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Oxford, NC	National Avg
Population	8,685	—
Median Age	43.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	32.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	55.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stovall, NC 9 mi Henderson, NC 10 mi South Henderson, NC 10 mi Kittrell, NC 11 mi Stem, NC 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Oxford

Oxford, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27565

Oxford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oxford, NC affordable or expensive?

Oxford's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Oxford roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $166,400 and median rent is $889/month.

What is the crime rate in Oxford, NC?

Oxford's violent crime rate is 841.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3587.2 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 Granville County Schools. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oxford, NC a good place to live?

Oxford, NC has a population of 8,685, a median household income of $42,016, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 48.9°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oxford?

Oxford, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27565.

What is the population of Oxford?

The population of Oxford, North Carolina is 8,685 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oxford?

Key numbers for living in Oxford: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $166,400, median household income $42,016, crime index 201 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.