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Oxford, ME


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Oxford, Maine

Oxford, Maine is 34 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 125 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Oxford county. The population of the town is 3,960.

The People and Families of Oxford

In Oxford, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $38,438. There aren't a lot of poor people in Oxford.

Political Inclinations

Among Oxford political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,400. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Oxford Housing

Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Oxford, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Oxford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Oxford Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Oxford, ME

Comparing Oxford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population75
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men33
Senior Citizens34
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better55
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Affordability of Rents46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime44

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