The Town FilesOxford, Georgia
City in Newton County · population 2,308 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $208,000
- Household income
- $56,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 22.1
Oxford is a city of 2,308 people in Newton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $208,000, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks hipper than 92% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Georgia towns.
How Oxford ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oxford is worth $208,000, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $56,563, which is more affordable than 39% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,218 a month. 65.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oxford | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,218 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $56,563 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Oxford
| People | Oxford | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 12.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Oxford
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oxford since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 24, 1964 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 58 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Newton County since 1996
Newton County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Newton County
Newton County had 27,708 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,919 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Oxford itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Oxford
1 public school with 850 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint Hill Elementary | PK-5 | 850 | 13.7 |
Towns near Oxford
- Covington, GA2.2 mi · 14,192 people · home $301,900
- Porterdale, GA4.0 mi · 1,799 people · home $199,000
- Conyers, GA6.7 mi · 17,305 people · home $284,300
- Milstead, GA8.0 mi · 628 people · home $174,500
- Walnut Grove, GA8.2 mi · 1,322 people · home $264,300
- Social Circle, GA9.3 mi · 4,974 people · home $307,300
- Lakeview Estates, GA10.9 mi · 2,660 people · home $74,700
- Newborn, GA12.8 mi · 676 people · home $233,300
Oxford questions
Is Oxford, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oxford scores better for retirees than 61% of Georgia towns and quieter than 21%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 22.1).
How much does a house cost in Oxford?
The median owner-occupied home in Oxford is valued at $208,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,563, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,218 a month.
What is the weather like in Oxford?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Oxford get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oxford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 24, 1964. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)