Livability Score

88
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
H2O Oxford Oriental Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Uptown Coffee
Coffee Shop
First Watch
Coffee Shop
Cups an Espresso Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Heartbreak Coffee
Coffee Shop
Crave
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) A+
Oxford-University Stadium
Stadium
University of Mississippi Museum
Museum
Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
The Grove
Attraction
Burns-Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center
Museum
The Lyric Oxford
Theatre Arts
Southside Gallery
Art Gallery
Yoknapatawpha Arts Council
Theatre Arts
Tad Smith Coliseum
Stadium
L.Q.C. Lamar House Museum
Museum
Ole Miss Softball Complex
Stadium
Ole Miss Soccer Stadium
Stadium
Malco Oxford Studio Cinema
Cinema
Studio Whimzy
Theatre Arts
Premier Lanes
Bowling Alley
University Golf Course
Attraction
Malco Oxford Commons Cinema Grill
Cinema
Food and Drink (59) A+
Star Package Store
Alcohol
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Safari Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Panda Express
Fast Food
The Library
Bar
Qdoba
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
The Oxford Cellar
Bar
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Fast Food
Tango's Patio and Kitchen
Bar
Funky's Pizza & Daiquiri Bar
Bar
Round Table
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Harrison's 1810
Bar
Yaya's Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
The Blind Pig Pub
Bar
The Growler
Bar
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Magnolia Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
The Rebel Market
Fast Food
Guthrie's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Fitness (20) A+
HOTWORX Oxford
Gym
PureRyde
Gym
Oxford CrossFit
Gym
Team RA Martial Arts
Gym
Price Activity Center
Community Centre
South Campus Recreation Center
Gym
Southern Star Yoga Center
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Shed
Gym
Rebel Body Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
CrossFit
Gym
Cardio Barre Oxford
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Oxford Fitness Kickboxing
Gym
Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi
Community Centre
Beach Fit
Gym
Oxford Cheer & Tumble
Gym
Lafayette Civic Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) F
Bottletree Bakery
Bakery
Documart
Bakery
Larson's Cash Saver
Grocery Store
LB's Meat Market
Butcher
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Chicory Market
Grocery Store
Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery
Bakery
R & R Cookies
Bakery
Parks (35) A+
The Grove
Park
The Circle
Park
Oxford City Pool
Park
Quad
Park
Stone Park
Park
Stone Park
Park
Oxford Skate Park
Park
Lamar Park
Park
Lamar Park
Park
Avent Park
Park
Avent Park
Park
Rivers Hill Park
Park
Price Hill Park
Park
South Campus Rail Trail Recreational Area
Park
Blackburn-McMurray Intramural Fields and Disc Golf Course
Park
FNC Bailey Branch Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Woodlawn Park
Park
Garden Terrace Park
Park
Greens Recreational Area
Park
Shops (154) A+
Vogue
Beauty
POD Market
Convenience Store
Oxford Bicycle Company
Bicycle
James Food Center
Convenience Store
Goolsby's Hair World
Hairdresser
POD Market
Convenience Store
Rebel Bookstore
Books
CVM Salon
Beauty
Belles & Beaus
Clothing
Amara Salon
Beauty
Blue Delta Jeans Co
Clothing
Dovetail Home
Furniture
Hemline
Clothing
CVM
Beauty
Cat Daddy's
Clothing
Landry's
Clothing
My Favorite Shoes
Shoes
Jones at Home
Furniture
Katherine Beck
Gift Shop
Lily Pad
Clothing
Cicada Boutique
Clothing
Pink & Proper
Clothing
Olive Juice Gifts
Gift Shop
Amy Head Cosmetics
Beauty
Square Books
Books
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Oxford.
Public Transit Stops (103)
Stops & Stations A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Oxford is 101/100 - which is 22% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A-

Oxford crime rates are 1,765 per 100k, which is 11% lower than Mississippi
Property Crime
1,635 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
130 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C-

The median income in Oxford is $48,566 - which is 20% higher than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$48,566 F
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (67)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dawkins Family Dental Clinic
Dentist
Hal Haney, DMD
Dentist
Oxford Dental Clinic
Dentist
G&M Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oxford Police Department
Police
Oxford Dermatology
Doctor
CareMed EMS
Ambulance Station
Chris A. Varva, DPM
Doctor
Lafayette Pediatric Clinic
Doctor
Collier Dental
Dentist
North Mississippi Foot Specialists
Doctor
Medical Clinic of Oxford
Clinic
Ligon Oral & Maxillofacial
Doctor
Surgery Consultants of Oxford
Doctor
Oxford Urology Associates
Doctor
Oxford Heart & Vascular Consultants
Doctor
Fred's
Pharmacy
Chaney's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Baptist Ambulance Station
Ambulance Station
Oxford Family Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Robert M. Abraham, DDS
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Emergency Room Entrance - BMH North Mississippi
Hospital
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
Hospital
The Oxford Centre - Outpatient 1
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B-

Oxford home prices are $270,000 - which is 155% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$270,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
5.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B+

The Oxford graduation rate is 90% - which is 17% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (13) A
Oxford Learning Center
Scott Child Development Center
Oxford Intermediate School
Bramlett Elementary School
Oxford University School
Lafayette Elementary School
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
Lafayette Middle School
Della Davidson Elementary
Oxf/Laf School Of Applied Tech
Oxford Elementary School
Magnolia Montessori School
High Schools (3) F
Oxford High School
Lafayette High School
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ratings B+

Oxford has an overall rating of 75% from 18 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B+
User Surveys (16)
From AreaVibes B+
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A Mixed Bag 3.5 rating By FrasierID ( Nov 20, 2019) Oxford is a lovely, charming small city, unfortunately located in the mostly depressing Mississippi Delta region. A truly surprising number of good restaurants, wildly over-priced shopping options, a great bookstore, lovely homes and a pretty university campus, Ole Miss, in the m ...Read More iddle of it all. The culture is odd in that there is a high premium placed on maintaining an image of wealth and some version of "sophistication" in the middle of some mostly really poor, really sad counties surrounding it. Lots of beautiful women, to be sure, spending lots of someone else's money. If you're in the area, go spend the better part of a weekend. You'll probably really like it, but you'll also probably be ready to leave after that. Like I said, a mixed bag. Read Less
Oxford And Southern Charm 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I love living in Oxford, Mississippi. I am a native and although I moved off several times I always come back to my roots. The city is easy to learn because you can get anywhere from Jackson Avenue, University Avenue, North and South Lamar. We have shuttle buses and taxi services ...Read More if you don't want to drive. The weather is great and Sardis, Enid, and Grenada lake are all close enough to enjoy.

We have a very diverse population because we are home to The University Of Mississippi. The Grove is where everybody hangs out to tailgate during football games and trust me we love our SEC football here!

The Square is home to the beautiful old courthouse and plenty of good restaurants. William Faulkner sits on the bench by City Hall people watching. We have so many great local places to eat like Ajax Diner, Neon Pig, and City Grocery. I don't know of any type of cuisine that's not available. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      The Grove
      The Circle
      Oxford City Pool
      Quad
      Stone Park
      Stone Park
      Oxford Skate Park
      Lamar Park

      Entertainment

      Oxford-University Stadium
      University of Mississippi Museum
      Ford Center for the Performing Arts
      The Grove
      Burns-Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center
      The Lyric Oxford
      Southside Gallery
      Yoknapatawpha Arts Council

      Food & Drink

      Star Package Store
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Steak 'n Shake
      Raising Cane's
      Safari Wines & Spirits
      Panda Express
      The Library
      Qdoba

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oxford? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Oxford.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oxford? The cost of living in Oxford is 101/100 - which is 22% higher than Mississippi.
      Oxford
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Mississippi
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oxford? Oxford crime rates are 1,765, which are 11% lower than Mississippi
      Total Crime
      1,765 per 100k people

      24% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      24% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Oxford? The median income in Oxford is $48,566 which is 20% higher than Mississippi.
      Median household income
      $48,56612% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,1621% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Emergency Room Entrance - BMH North Mississippi
      Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Pharmacy
      Oxford Family Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Chaney's Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      G&M Pharmacy
      Fred's

      Doctors

      Lafayette Pediatric Clinic
      Oxford Urology Associates
      Chris A. Varva, DPM
      Oxford Clinic for Women
      Marascalco Dermatology
      The Foot Doctor
      Oxford Endocrinology Consultants
      Oxford Endodontics

      B- Housing

      What are Oxford home prices? Oxford home prices are $270,000 - which is 155% higher than Mississippi
      Median home value
      $270,00046% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9733% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      32% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Oxford have good schools? The Oxford graduation rate is 90% - which is 17% higher than Mississippi
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      27% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      22% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Oxford a good place to live? Oxford has an overall rating of 75% from 18 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      18 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      16 total surveys

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