What are the schools like in Oxford, NJ?

Oxford is served primarily by Oxford Township School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.

What is the median household income in Oxford?

The median household income in Oxford, NJ is $60,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.2%.

What is the weather like in Oxford, NJ?

Oxford has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Oxford, NJ affordable or expensive?

Oxford's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oxford is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $176,400 and the median rent is $780 per month.

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

Oxford has a violent crime rate of 29.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 402.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oxford, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Oxford is a small town of 1,249 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $60,833 and a 8.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Oxford stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, 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: 98.4

Oxford's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oxford costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Oxford, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$176,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$780	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oxford's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.4 /100k

Property Crime

402.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Oxford is served primarily by Oxford Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oxford, NJ	National Avg
School District	Oxford Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oxford sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 51.4 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oxford, NJ
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	51.4"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Oxford, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,249	—
Median Age	43.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	18.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Buttzville, NJ 2 mi Bridgeville, NJ 3 mi Brass Castle, NJ 3 mi Washington, NJ 3 mi Port Colden, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Oxford

Oxford, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07863

Oxford vs Other Cities

Oxford, NJ vs Buttzville, NJ Oxford, NJ vs Bridgeville, NJ Oxford, NJ vs Brass Castle, NJ Oxford, NJ vs Washington, NJ Oxford, NJ vs Port Colden, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oxford, NJ affordable or expensive?

Oxford's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Oxford roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $176,400 and median rent is $780/month.

What is the crime rate in Oxford, NJ?

Oxford's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 402.8 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 Oxford Township School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oxford, NJ a good place to live?

Oxford, NJ has a population of 1,249, a median household income of $60,833, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. 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 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.4 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oxford?

Oxford, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07863.

What is the population of Oxford?

The population of Oxford, New Jersey is 1,249 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $176,400, median household income $60,833, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.