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Oxford, PA

Oxford, PA.

Population: 18,231 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Oxford, PA is $475,939 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $489,000 after a median 21 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$475,939

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$475,939
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+36.3%
10-year appreciation
+90.4%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$475,939
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$489,000
Median list price
$499,950
Median price per sqft
$217
1-year sale-price change
-4.1%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
55
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
103.2%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
Penn's Grove School, Oxford Area High School, Nottingham School, Jordan Bank School, Hopewell El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Spectron, Inc. (8.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.4 in
Annual snowfall
18.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
102
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
157

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,491
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,644

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Harris Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
59
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+607 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
26.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,694
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
229,927
Average weekly wage
$1,773
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,400

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

OxfordState medianUS median
Median home value$475,939$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$489,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market21 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,694$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Oxford, PA?
$475,939.
What is the median sale price in Oxford, PA?
$489,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Oxford, PA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Oxford, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,860/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oxford, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Oxford, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Oxford, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oxford, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oxford, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oxford, PA?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Oxford, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oxford, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oxford, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Oxford

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