The Town FilesOxford, Minnesota
Township in Isanti County · population 989 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $388,000
- Household income
- $119,423
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 54.5
Oxford is a township of 989 people in Isanti County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $388,000, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks quieter than 88% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 82% of Minnesota towns, better for families than 74% of Minnesota towns.
How Oxford ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oxford is worth $388,000, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $119,423, which is more affordable than 62% of Minnesota towns. 97.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oxford | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $388,000 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | — | $991 |
| Median household income | $119,423 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 97.3% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Oxford
| People | Oxford | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.5 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 37.7 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 90.2% |
Weather in Oxford
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.0°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.9 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oxford since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 29, 2024 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on June 20, 2007.
Severe weather in Isanti County since 1996
Isanti County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4009: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Isanti County
Isanti County had 11,704 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,899 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Oxford itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Towns near Oxford
- Martin Lake, MN3.9 mi · 907 people · home $498,400
- Linwood, MN4.7 mi · 5,334 people · home $380,100
- Stacy, MN4.7 mi · 1,703 people · home $323,800
- North Branch, MN7.3 mi · 10,787 people · home $322,300
- Athens, MN7.7 mi · 2,112 people · home $324,000
- Isanti, MN7.9 mi · 2,262 people · home $336,400
- Wyoming, MN8.2 mi · 8,032 people · home $365,700
- Chisago City, MN8.5 mi · 5,558 people · home $413,000
Oxford questions
Is Oxford, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oxford scores better for retirees than 31% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 88%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.5).
How much does a house cost in Oxford?
The median owner-occupied home in Oxford is valued at $388,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $119,423, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Oxford?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 52.9 inches of snow.
Does Oxford get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oxford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 29, 2024. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- 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)