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Oxford, Massachusetts

Introduction to Oxford, Massachusetts

Oxford, Massachusetts is 10 miles S of Worcester, Massachusetts 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.

Oxford History

This area was initially settled in 1686 by Huguenots. They settled in two waves because the first settlement was abandoned when four settlers were killed by Native Americans. The town, which is the birthplace of the founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton, was officially incorporated in 1713.

Oxford and nearby Attractions

  • Oxford Town Hall
  • Carbuncle Pond
  • Cedar Swamp
  • Ecotarium
  • Clara Barton Homestead

Things To Do In Oxford

Oxford has many facilities for recreation. They include a golf course and areas where people can play other sports. The camping areas of the town are also very popular recreational spots. Other popular activities include boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and horse riding.

Oxford Transportation

The Worcester Regional Airport is a short drive away.

Oxford Higher Education

College of the Holy Cross provides higher education.

High Points

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

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Low Property Crime
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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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