The Town FilesOxford, Pennsylvania
Borough in Chester County · population 5,736 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $313,800
- Household income
- $67,733
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 36.1
Oxford is a borough of 5,736 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $313,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for young professionals than 95% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 94% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Oxford ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oxford is worth $313,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $67,733, which is more affordable than 3% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,308 a month. 44.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oxford | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $313,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,308 | $996 |
| Median household income | $67,733 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 44.6% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Oxford
| People | Oxford | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 2.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 89.0% |
Weather in Oxford
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 48.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oxford since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 1, 2021 about 0.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 1, 2023.
Severe weather in Chester County since 1996
Chester County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Chester County
Chester County had 251,284 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $87,886 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Oxford itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Oxford
6 public schools with 3,130 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Area High School | 9-12 | 1,102 | 13.9 |
| Hopewell El Sch | 5-6 | 502 | 10.9 |
| Penn's Grove School | 7-8 | 485 | 10.8 |
| Elk Ridge School | 1-2 | 431 | 12.3 |
| Nottingham School | 3-4 | 427 | 10.7 |
| Jordan Bank School | K-K | 183 | 10.2 |
Towns near Oxford
- Lower Oxford, PA1.4 mi · 5,420 people · home $372,800
- East Nottingham, PA1.8 mi · 8,982 people · home $412,500
- Upper Oxford, PA4.1 mi · 2,560 people · home $375,100
- West Nottingham, PA4.8 mi · 2,764 people · home $281,900
- New London, PA5.1 mi · 5,810 people · home $483,400
- Penn, PA6.2 mi · 5,644 people · home $498,600
- Colerain, PA6.7 mi · 3,883 people · home $353,400
- Little Britain, PA6.7 mi · 4,118 people · home $375,500
Oxford questions
Is Oxford, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oxford scores better for retirees than 22% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 4%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Oxford?
The median owner-occupied home in Oxford is valued at $313,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,733, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,308 a month.
What is the weather like in Oxford?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.4 inches of precipitation a year and 18.1 inches of snow.
Does Oxford get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oxford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 1, 2021. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)