Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) B
Oxford Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Oxford Stadium
Stadium
AmStar Stadium Cinema 12
Cinema
The Office
Nightclub
Lott-Mosby Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (30) A-
Hardee's
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Honeybaked Ham Co.
Deli
Burger King
Fast Food
American Deli
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Max Orient
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Great American Cookies
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Lamar's Donuts
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Snap Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Dorsey's Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Parks (11) C-
Simmons Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Hobson City Park
Park
Freedom Park
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Oxford Lake Park
Park
Choccolocco Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
West Anniston Park
Park
City of Oxford Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Tyler Park
Park
Freedom Riders National Monument
Park
Zinn Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Centennial Memorial Park
Park
Park of Karian Court
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (32) A+
Stinson & Howard Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Books-A-Million
Books
Martin's Family Clothing
Clothing
Goody's
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
American Eagle Outfitters
Clothing
Aeropostale
Clothing
Quintard Mall
Mall
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Campus Spirit
Clothing
Regis
Hairdresser
rue21
Clothing
Dillard's
Department Store
Phone Fix PROS
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
RaceWay
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Fun Wheels
Bicycle
The Colonnade
Mall
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Apple Barrell Antiques
Furniture
Think Toys
Toys
Dollar General
Discount Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Oxford.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Anniston
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Oxford is 91/100 - which is 3% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C

Oxford crime rates are 3,145 per 100k, which is 46% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
2,912 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
233 crimes per 100k B+
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employment B

The median income in Oxford is $63,156 - which is 41% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$63,156 C-
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Legacy Professional Plaza
Doctor
Oxford Police Department
Police
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
Police
Tyler Center
Doctor
Anniston Family Practice
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
RMC West
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Doctor
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
Hospital
RMC Physicians' Center
Doctor
Anniston Medical Arts
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Larry B. Butler, DMD
Dentist
Justin Sollohub Justice Center
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Golden Springs Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Doctor
RMC Stringfellow Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Oxford home prices are $141,500 - which is 10% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$141,500 D
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C

The Oxford graduation rate is 80% - which is 1% higher than Alabama
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Oxford Elementary School
Ce Hanna School
Trinity Christian Academy
Tenth Street Elementary School
Golden Springs Elementary School
Wellborn Elementary School
The Donoho School
Randolph Park Elementary School
Sharp Dean School Of Continuing Studies Inc
Iqra Math And Science Academy
High Schools (3) A+
Oxford Area Vocational School
Oxford High School
Trinity Christian Academy
Anniston High School
The Donoho School
Wellborn High School
Sharp Dean School Of Continuing Studies Inc
Iqra Math And Science Academy
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ratings D-

Oxford has an overall rating of 52% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes D+
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Opportunity Not Taken 2 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 19, 2022) Oxford is in a good strategic position roughly halfway between Atlanta and Birmingham. This fact could make it really great if the city planners would formulate and execute a plan to actually make it livable by modern standards. Infrastructure (i.e. better sidewalks and segregate ...Read More d bike lanes, etc...) should be implemented, wasteful parking lots and dead businesses (i.e. Quintard Mall) should be raised and it's space better used for the public good such as medium density multi-use construction and green spaces. You literally cannot go anywhere or do anything in Oxford without a car and the ugliness of its streets and buildings are unfortunate. These factors, among many others, make it less than mediocre on a livability scale. Planners, have a vision and get Oxford out of the 60s. It could be beautiful as well as economically favorable. Read Less
Things to Do in Oxford, AL 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Oxford is a city with lots of cultural activities and fun attractions that everyone in your family can take advantage of.

The Oxford Performing Arts Center is a beautiful local art gallery where you can see quality performances before going to dinner at one of the quality restau ...Read More rants in the area. AJ's Sunset Bar and Grill is a popular dining attraction, and offers quality bar fare and cocktails. You can also enjoy a filling meal at Hubbard's Off Main, and the atmosphere is ideal for the entire family.

You can also visit the Anniston Museum of Natural History to make your trip to Oxford both enjoyable and educational. The Berman Museum of World History is in the area as well, and displays beautiful exhibits that are symbols of some of the world's most significant events. When you want to do some shopping for rare antique items, Calhoun Pickers is the place to go. You'll find lots of home decor options and furniture items that will serve as great conversation pieces. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oxford? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Simmons Park
      Unknown Name
      Hobson City Park
      Freedom Park
      Unknown Name
      Oxford Lake Park
      Choccolocco Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Oxford Performing Arts Center
      Oxford Stadium
      AmStar Stadium Cinema 12
      The Office
      Lott-Mosby Memorial Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Krystal
      Taco Bell
      Jack's
      Sonic
      Honeybaked Ham Co.
      Burger King
      American Deli

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oxford? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Oxford.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oxford? The cost of living in Oxford is 91/100 - which is 3% higher than Alabama.
      Oxford
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oxford? Oxford crime rates are 3,145, which are 46% higher than Alabama
      Total Crime
      3,145 per 100k people

      35% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      35% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -33%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Oxford? The median income in Oxford is $63,156 which is 41% higher than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $63,15614% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,2331% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      53% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Oxford a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Legacy Professional Plaza

      A+ Housing

      What are Oxford home prices? Oxford home prices are $141,500 - which is 10% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $141,50023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80715% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Oxford have good schools? The Oxford graduation rate is 80% - which is 1% higher than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Oxford a good place to live? Oxford has an overall rating of 52% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      52%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      4 total surveys

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