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Oxford, Ohio

Introduction to 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.

Oxford History

Oxford was founded by James Heaton on March 29, 1810, a year after Miami University was officially recognized. The place was named after the college town of Oxford in England. The area was originally incorporated on February 23, 1830, as a village. Oxford adopted a charter form of government in 1960 and in 1962 it became a town. Oxford was reincorporated as a city in 1971.

Oxford and nearby Attractions

  • Hueston Woods State Park
  • McGuffey House and Museum
  • Pioneer Farm and House Museum
  • Hueston Woods Nature Center
  • Miami University Art Museum

Things To Do In Oxford

Oxford offers a well maintained Skate Park where both residents and visitors can enjoy in-line skating. The city also offers some scenic hiking trails and you can enjoy fishing, swimming, and other sport activities within the city. There are several golf courses within Oxford. You can also visit the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Skirball Museum, and the Americana Amusement Park.

Oxford Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport is the nearest international airport.

Oxford Higher Education

Miami University - Oxford is the local university. The other colleges close to the city are Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Xavier University, and University of Cincinnati - Main Campus.

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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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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