Oxford 60 Below average
Oxford Livability #349 ranked city in Maryland#18,595 ranked city in the USARanks better than 36% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Oxford

PROS
  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Ratings

    Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Cost Of Living

    Living in this region comes with a high cost of living, translating to elevated costs for homes, goods and services, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Oxford transportation information

      Statistic Oxford Maryland National
      Average one way commute39min32min26min
      Workers who drive to work68.6%73.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool2.0%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.0%8.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle4.1%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk6.8%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home17.6%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Oxford, MD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).