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Oxford, NC

Oxford, NC.

Population: 23,826 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Oxford, NC is $254,665 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 232.5 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$254,665

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

232.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$254,665
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+23.8%
10-year appreciation
+96.7%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$257,935
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$250,000
Median list price
$275,000
Median price per sqft
$242
Median days on market
232.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
69
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
81 days
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Oxford Preparatory School, Granville County Schools
Schools include
Oxford Preparatory, C. G. Credle Elementary, J. F. Webb High, West Oxford Elementary, Northern Granville Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
JFD Electronics/Channel Master (4.9 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
49.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°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
202
Days with Moderate air quality
39
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,106
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,423

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Henderson Oxford Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Country Regional Airport (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GRANVILLE HEALTH SYSTEMS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+308 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
33.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,404
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
61.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,688
Average weekly wage
$996
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
308

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

How it compares

OxfordState medianUS median
Median home value$254,665$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$250,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market233 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,404$1,366$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, NC?
$254,665.
What is the median sale price in Oxford, NC?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Oxford, NC?
Median days on market: 232.5 days.
What is typical rent in Oxford, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,308/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oxford, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Oxford, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Oxford, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oxford, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oxford, NC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: JFD Electronics/Channel Master, 4.9 mi.
How many schools serve Oxford, NC?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Oxford, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oxford, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oxford, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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