Orna Villa · National Register of Historic Places
Oxford’s story
183 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1936.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1843Oxford is settled
OxfordGA
A town of 2,291, settled in 1843.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Haha169 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
2,291
2025 Census estimate · −0.2% since 2020
Typical home
$345K
+1.2% in a year
Household income
$57K
median
Median age
22.1
years
Jobs based here
417
A commuter town
Is Oxford a good place to live?
The best of Oxford’s subject grades are an A+ for safety, an A for cost of living, and an A− for walkability; the weakest is a C for schools. 13% of residents are under 18 in Oxford, below both Georgia’s towns (24%) and U.S. towns (22%). Only 4 of Georgia’s 152 towns score higher on safety. On the outdoors, just 6 of Georgia’s 374 towns do worse. Oxford is home to Emory University-Oxford College. Oxford has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Oxford stand out
Where Oxford beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Oxford0
Georgia3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA+
No violent crime reported in 2025
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Typical home value
Oxford$345K
Georgia$329K
Cost of livingA
3.8 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 87% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
College town
37% of Oxford is in college
College Scorecard · IPEDS
How Oxford grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Georgia), ordered by how far Oxford is from typical.
SafetyA+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Cost of livingAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.8 of 20; 2% of households have no car; 21.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitA−Open →SchoolsBehind 73% of Georgia districts on tests and graduationCOpen →Jobs & income$57K median household incomeC+Open →HealthPiedmont Newton Hospital 2.3 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →History2 places on the National Register; 3 notable people born hereA−Open →Civic life4.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Oxford: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oxford, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of OxfordEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterOxford water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Oxford’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Georgia you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNewton County Board of Elections and Voter RegistrationNewton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP code3005430054 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oxford.
Who lives here
The median age in Oxford is lower than in most of Georgia or the rest of the country
Oxford’s median age is 22.1 years, against 36.5 years in Georgia’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Adults 18 to 34 are 50% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 23% of residents (39% statewide). 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Georgia.
22.1median age · GA 37.6
| Oxford | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.1 years | 36.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 15% | 18% |
OxfordGeorgiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
41%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school35%
Some college20%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s13%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5 points. Across Georgia, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Oxford | GA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.2% | 11.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 40.8% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.3% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.2% | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 3.8% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.3% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.2% | 5.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.2% | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35% | 26.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.7% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.6% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.3% | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.2% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,300, single groups can be off by several points
SafetyA+
Oxford reports less crime per resident than 96% of U.S. towns
The property crime rate in Oxford is 2.2 per 1,000 residents. Only 4 of the 150 Georgia towns we compare have a lower violent crime rate than Oxford.
96%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Oxford | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.2 per 1,000 residents | 14.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Oxford0
Georgia3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Oxford2.2
Georgia14
U.S.15.5
96th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Oxford faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 93% of U.S. communities.
7risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
Oxford has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Oxford for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Oxford has added 149 jobs, to 417 in 2023. Oxford’s average trip to work is 23 minutes.
1%work in town
| Oxford | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 9.1% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 15% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Oxford1%
Covington14%
Atlanta12%
Conyers4%
Sandy Springs2%
29 mi
median commute distance
417
jobs based in Oxford
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 80% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Oxford has mild winters and hot summers
Oxford has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 91°, January nights drop to 33° and about 1 inches of snow falls in a winter.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–56°
Spring49–74°
Summer67–89°
Fall51–74°
Nov 14
typical first frost
Mar 22
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB−
Residents of Oxford are healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Oxford beats the Georgia average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 45% of Oxford adults feel lonely. Among 262 Georgia towns, just 7 have a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Oxford.
54%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Oxford | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 39% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.8% | 14% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
8 better17 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Oxford | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5% | 7% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 13.8% | 9.5% |
Piedmont Newton Hospital
2.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade A
The typical home in Oxford is valued at about $345K
The typical Oxford home is worth about $345,000, up 1.2% in a year, close to the Georgia typical home.
$345KZillow home value
| Oxford | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 65% | 58% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,218 a month | $1,154 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Oxford$345K
Georgia$329K
+1.2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 83 attractions →Stone Mountain and 65 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Oxford. Close and well known come first.
Big draw20 mi MountainStone Mountain
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaMercedes-Benz Stadium
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Arena
31 mi Zoo & aquariumGeorgia Aquarium
39 mi Stadium & arenaTruist Park
36 mi Stadium & arenaSanford StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 · State Farm Arena: Hermann Luyken, CC0 · Georgia Aquarium: Diliff, CC BY 2.5 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0 · Sanford Stadium: The original uploader was Clio64 at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Oxford
19pages on Oxford
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 73% of GA districtsSafetyA+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than GA on 8 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA$345K typical home · up 1.2% in a yearWork & commuteC+$57K median household income · 417 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Oxford
College town 37 of every 100 Oxford residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Oxford for work
Where Oxford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
417jobs based in Oxford
1%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Oxford on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Oxford
3 notable people were born in Oxford.
About Oxford
City in Georgia, United States
Oxford is a city in Newton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,308 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. It is the location of Oxford College of Emory University. Much of the city is part of the Oxford Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 761 ft
- ZIP code
- 30054
Oxford’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Oxford.
CovingtonOxford
How the neighbors grade
Oxford has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Compare Oxford with a neighbor →
Questions about Oxford
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oxford, GA expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.
What is Oxford, GA known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Sara Branham and Cora Mae Bryant.