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Oxford, Michigan is 11 miles NE of Waterford, Michigan (center to center) and 35 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Oakland county. The village is part of the Detroit metro area. The population of Oxford is 3,540.
In Oxford, about 59% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Oxford.
In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $72,875. Oxford is one of the richer villages in Michigan. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. The people of Oxford can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. Notably, the village is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Oxford political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $18,450. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.
Crime is quite low in Oxford.
Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the village. Oxford offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the village than most places in Michigan.
In Oxford, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Oxford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Oxford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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