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Oxford, MA


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Oxford, Massachusetts

Oxford, Massachusetts is 10 miles S of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 44 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Worcester county. The town is part of the Worcester metro area. The population of Oxford is 13,352.

The People and Families of Oxford

In Oxford, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $58,973.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Oxford.

Oxford Housing

Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Oxford, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

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Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOxford Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Oxford, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men85
Male Share of the Population64
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Senior Citizens34
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times47
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Rents58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Property Taxes58
People Living Alone46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime53

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