Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Oxford
Oxford, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,205
Population
5,840
Renter Mix
53% Rent
A peaceful suburb on the outskirts of Philadelphia
Affordable
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Suburban
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Quiet
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Secluded
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Community
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Oxford is quiet suburb of southeast Pennsylvania sitting about 55 miles west of Philadelphia and just 30 miles west of Wilmington, Delaware. Though Oxford is easily commutable to other major metro areas, many residents appreciate the secluded feel that this suburb offers. The apartments are very affordable, and the area is family-friendly. Many local businesses reside in the heart of town, from restaurants and cafes to specialty shops and services. Supermarkets, public schools, and scenic farmland are all around this suburb. Residents of Oxford enjoy easy access to Nottingham County Park, Plumpton Park Zoo, and White Clay Creek State Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,760
Average: $77,488
Education
1,095
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,521
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oxford has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Oxford, PA is $1,162 for a studio, $1,203 for one bedroom, $1,337 for two bedrooms, and $1,115 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oxford has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,203/month
712 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oxford, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
507 Students
Public
Grades K-5
447 Students
Public
Grades K-5
412 Students
Public
Grades K-5
204 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
515 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,165 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Nottingham County Park
- Plumpton Park Zoo
- Peacedale Preserve
- Fair Hill NRMA
- Fair Hill Nature Center
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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.