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Oxford, NJ


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Oxford, New Jersey

Oxford, New Jersey is 23 miles NE of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 43 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Warren county. The town is part of the Newark metro area. The population of Oxford is 2,307.

The People and Families of Oxford

In Oxford, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $63,750.

Political Inclinations

Among Oxford political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Oxford.

Oxford Housing

Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Oxford, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyOxford Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Oxford Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Oxford Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Oxford Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Oxford People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Oxford Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Oxford Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Oxford, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men106
Well-Paid Single Women105
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity73
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size84

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income105
People in Middle Class or Better105
People Above Poverty96
College Educated Adults84

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use81
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built56
People Living Alone57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents29
Affordability of Property Taxes18

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99
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