Best Places to Live in Oxford, Massachusetts

Oxford, MA is an old city located north of Worcester full of attractions such as Oxford Memorial Library hosting many activities for adults and kids during summer days or Brewster Academy well known for its top athletics programs; further exploration discovers several shops selling local souvenirs as well as restaurants with delicious cuisines. Mid-sized city - Center of Massachusetts between Connecticut/Rhode Island and New Hampshire border.

State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County
Metro Area: Worcester Metro Area
City: Oxford

Zip Codes: 01540 01537
Cost of Living: 4.6% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 470 ft above sea level

Pros
Educated population
Local arts and culture
Central location

Cons
Economy
Harsh winters
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Worcester Metro Area

Worcester is the second largest city in Massachusetts. From its roots in the Industrial Revolution, it is evolving into a diverse research, manufacturing, and technology center, featuring a significant health care presence and a large biotechnology research park. The downtown is being gradually restored and modernized. Origins as a cultural center continue with the area’s many small museums and colleges, as well as a good set of small performing arts amenities. Mountain areas to the west and lakes mainly north offer good recreation opportunities. Cost of living is influenced by more expensive areas east and is high for local income levels.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Oxford is 6.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Oxford jobs have increased by 4.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Oxford's cost of living is 4.6% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Oxford's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Oxford, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Worcester county remained very strongly Democratic, 57.6% to 39.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Oxford's population is 13,399 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 27.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Oxford is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.7%.

SCHOOLS

Oxford public schools spend $13,367 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14 students per teacher in Oxford. More Education

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Housing Market in Oxford

It's a good time to buy in Oxford. Home Appreciation is up 7.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Oxford is .

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01540 01537

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