Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Oxford
Oxford, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$854
Population
19,626
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Alabama’s most beautiful natural landscape surrounds this charming hamlet
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Oxford is a small city on interstate 20, about sixty miles east of Birmingham in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. Cheaha Mountain and the enormous Talladega National Forest lie just outside the city, providing a terrific venue for exploring the region’s natural beauty. Much of the community’s commercial activity is anchored by Quintard Mall on the north side, a popular shopping center surrounded by shops and restaurants. The legendary Talladega Superspeedway sits just outside the western edge of town, and NASCAR races reliably bring huge crowds to Oxford as well as the track’s namesake city farther south. In addition the close proximity to Birmingham, Atlanta is only about ninety miles to the east, putting two of the South’s most distinctive cities within easy day-trip distance.
Explore the City
Admire the beautiful murals in Oxford.
Take the Pulpit Rock Trail to the top of Cheaha State Park and see why the people in Oxford love to hike.
Line up a put while enjoying mountain views at Cider Ridge Golf Club in Oxford.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,496
Average: $72,575
Education
3,695
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,400
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oxford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Oxford, AL is $854 for one bedroom, and $855 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oxford has increased by 5.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$854/month
736 Sq Ft
House
$1,356/month
767 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Oxford, AL is 17.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Oxford is 41.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $855. You can expect to pay 3.1% less for groceries, 4.8% more for utilities, and 11.2% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oxford, AL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
794 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
635 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,288 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Anniston Museum of Natural History
- Cheaha Resort State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.