The Town FilesOxford, New York
Village in Chenango County · population 1,330 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $118,400
- Household income
- $56,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 43.4
Oxford is a village of 1,330 people in Chenango County, New York. The median home is worth $118,400, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 87% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 76% of New York towns.
How Oxford ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oxford is worth $118,400, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $56,250, which is more affordable than 80% of New York towns. Median rent is $924 a month. 69.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oxford | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $924 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $56,250 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.8% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Oxford
| People | Oxford | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in Oxford
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 11.8°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oxford since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 14, 1989 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 29, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 21, 1990.
Severe weather in Chenango County since 1996
Chenango County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Chenango County
Chenango County had 17,279 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,170 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Oxford itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Oxford
3 public schools with 699 students, about 9.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| OXFORD ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 282 | 10.4 |
| OXFORD ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 216 | 9.4 |
| OXFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 201 | 9.6 |
Towns near Oxford
- Oxford, NY3.0 mi · 3,614 people · home $119,400
- Preston, NY4.4 mi · 895 people · home $122,300
- Norwich, NY7.4 mi · 7,051 people · home $121,100
- Norwich, NY7.4 mi · 3,599 people · home $127,100
- Guilford, NY7.9 mi · 2,741 people · home $121,400
- McDonough, NY7.9 mi · 797 people · home $113,100
- Smithville, NY8.7 mi · 1,255 people · home $173,200
- Coventry, NY10.5 mi · 1,516 people · home $132,700
Oxford questions
Is Oxford, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oxford scores better for retirees than 36% of New York towns and quieter than 87%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Oxford?
The median owner-occupied home in Oxford is valued at $118,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,250, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $924 a month.
What is the weather like in Oxford?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 11.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 74.8 inches of snow.
Does Oxford get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oxford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 14, 1989. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)