What are the schools like in Oxford, PA?

Oxford is served primarily by Oxford Area SD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Oxford?

The median household income in Oxford, PA is $59,989 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Oxford, PA?

Oxford has an average high temperature of 38.6°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Oxford, PA affordable or expensive?

Oxford's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oxford is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $300,800 and the median rent is $1,174 per month.

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

Oxford has a violent crime rate of 271.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 730.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oxford, PA a Good Place to Live?

Oxford is a small town of 5,724 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $59,989 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Oxford stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 103.5

Oxford's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oxford costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Oxford, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$300,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,174	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	38.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,989	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oxford's violent crime rate is 271.9 per 100,000 residents — 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

271.9 /100k

Property Crime

730.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Oxford is served primarily by Oxford Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oxford, PA	National Avg
School District	Oxford Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oxford sees average highs of 38.6°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation and 18.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oxford, PA
Average High — January	38.6°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.4"
Annual Snowfall	18.1"

Demographics

Metric	Oxford, PA	National Avg
Population	5,724	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lincoln University, PA 3 mi Nottingham, PA 4 mi Little Britain, PA 7 mi Kirkwood, PA 7 mi Rising Sun, MD 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Oxford

Oxford, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19363

Oxford vs Other Cities

Oxford, PA vs Lincoln University, PA Oxford, PA vs Nottingham, PA Oxford, PA vs Little Britain, PA Oxford, PA vs Kirkwood, PA Oxford, PA vs Rising Sun, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oxford, PA affordable or expensive?

Oxford's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Oxford roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $300,800 and median rent is $1,174/month.

What is the crime rate in Oxford, PA?

Oxford's violent crime rate is 271.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 730.7 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 Area SD. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oxford, PA a good place to live?

Oxford, PA has a population of 5,724, a median household income of $59,989, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 38.6°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches with about 18.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oxford?

Oxford, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19363.

What is the population of Oxford?

The population of Oxford, Pennsylvania is 5,724 with a median age of 36.6. 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 104 (100 = US average), median home $300,800, median household income $59,989, crime index 57 (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.