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Oxford, NY


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Oxford, New York

Oxford, New York is 49 miles SW of Utica, New York (center to center) and 139 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Chenango county. The population of the village is 1,584.

The People and Families of Oxford

In Oxford, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $43,125.

Political Inclinations

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

Oxford Housing

Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Oxford offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the village are lower than most places in New York.

Commuting

In Oxford, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyOxford Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Oxford Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Oxford, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Women62
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents710
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime53
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