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Oxford, Ohio

Oxford, Ohio is 12 miles NW of Hamilton, Ohio (center to center) and 28 miles NW of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is in Butler county. The city is part of the Hamilton - Middletown metro area. The population of Oxford is 21,943.

The People and Families of Oxford

In Oxford, about 16% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Oxford.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $52,589. The people of Oxford can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Oxford political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,070. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Oxford Housing

Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 34% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Oxford offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Oxford, 63% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Oxford features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyOxford Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyOxford Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Oxford College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Oxford Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Oxford Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Oxford, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men21
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

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Historic Oxford

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The Western College between 1900 and 1906

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The Western College between 1900 and 1906

The Western College c1904.

The Western College for Women class of 1905 1904 (est.)

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