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Oxford, Pennsylvania

Oxford, Pennsylvania is 23 miles W of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 44 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Chester county. The population of the town is 4,315.

The People and Families of Oxford

In Oxford, about 45% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Oxford. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Approximately 22% of Oxford is non-white. The town is home to people of a variety of races.

Oxford has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $41,172.

Political Inclinations

Among Oxford political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,475. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Oxford Housing

Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 45% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Oxford than most places in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Oxford, 94% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the town than most towns its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyOxford Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Oxford Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Oxford, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Women97
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Men77
Age of the Population53
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built38
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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