Cost of Living in Oxford, PA
Population 5,763 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Oxford a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $310,000. Around 24% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Oxford is about 45 miles west of Philadelphia, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 33% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Oxford
The median home value in Oxford is $309,600 — 2% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,208/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,470/year is 18% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Pennsylvania's top state income tax rate is 3.1% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. Overall, Oxford has a cost of living index of 98 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% less expensive.
Oxford has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Oxford, PA?
Oxford has a cost index of 98 (100 = national average). It is 2% below the national average.
What is average rent in Oxford, PA?
The median gross rent in Oxford is $1,208 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Oxford?
The median home value in Oxford is $309,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Oxford?
The median household income in Oxford is $61,470 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Oxford, PA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Oxford is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.
Is Oxford, PA affordable?
Oxford is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 98 (100 = US average).
Oxford at a Glance
- Population
- 5,763
- Median Income
- $61,470
- Home Value
- $309,600
- Median Rent
- $1,208/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.4%
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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