2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Oxford, MS vs Richmond, KY

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Highlights
Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Oxford?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 1.4 years younger than in Oxford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Oxford?
- Richmond housing costs are 15.3% less expensive than Oxford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Oxford?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 6.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Oxford.

Things to do in Oxford?
Oxford, MS - Oxford is a city in Lafayette County, Mississippi United States. It is the home of the University of Mississippi and is known for its vibrant culture, diverse economy and historic architecture. The city has warm summers, mild winters and abundant recreational activities.

Things to do in Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Oxford, MSRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$51,096  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$294,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.48  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Oxford    5 Reviews

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Over 4 years ago

While I know this isn’t a review, I am looking for some local insight! I am recent college graduate and looking for a fresh start to my career. I have lived in Chicago  More

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Over 17 years ago

We relocated to Oxford, MS from the Memphis, TN area. There are so many great things to say about Oxford but the low crime rate is at the top of the list! Coming from  More

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Over 18 years ago

It's not to say there is zero crime - but it's unlikely that could be said about any community. You might say it's definitely a secondary consideration in  More

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Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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