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Oxford, CT

Oxford, CT.

Population: 12,991 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Oxford, CT is $598,730 — up 8.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $635,000 after a median 68 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$598,730

Median home value

+8.3%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$598,730
1-year appreciation
+8.3%
3-year appreciation
+22.3%
5-year appreciation
+45.4%
10-year appreciation
+87.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$598,730
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$635,000
Median list price
$629,900
Median price per sqft
$282
1-year sale-price change
+10.4%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
35
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Quaker Farms School, Oxford Middle School, Great Oak Elementary School, Oxford High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
A21
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Laurel Park, Inc. (4.6 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)

Annual precipitation
51.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
148
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
208

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
39,170
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
43,649

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Waterbury Oxford Airport (OXC) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
72
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
23.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,442
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
84.5%

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

How it compares

OxfordState medianUS median
Median home value$598,730$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$635,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market68 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,442$6,234$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, CT?
$598,730.
What is the median sale price in Oxford, CT?
$635,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Oxford, CT?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Oxford, CT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,877/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is Oxford, CT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A21.
What is the radon potential in Oxford, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oxford, CT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Laurel Park, Inc., 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve Oxford, CT?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Oxford, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oxford, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oxford, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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