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Oxford, NJ

Oxford, NJ.

Population: 3,819 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Oxford, NJ is $401,299 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 23 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$401,299

Typical home value

+0.9%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$401,299
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+67.1%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$402,431
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$315,000
Median list price
$362,500
Median price per sqft
$230
1-year sale-price change
-8.7%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
101.8%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,614/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,021/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,478/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,937/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
OFFICE OF EDUCATION JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION, Oxford Township School District
Schools include
WARREN RCH, Oxford Central School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
12
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Pohatcong Valley Ground Water Contamination (4.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
279
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,376
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,972

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
25
Nearest national park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (22 mi)
National parks include
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
John E. Rogers Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
45
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+162 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
57.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.7%
Median annual property tax
$7,981
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,187
Average weekly wage
$1,250
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
335

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

How it compares

OxfordState medianUS median
Typical home value$401,299$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$315,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,981$9,504$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 typical home value in Oxford, NJ?
$401,299.
What is the median sale price in Oxford, NJ?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Oxford, NJ?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Oxford, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,021/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oxford, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Oxford, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Oxford, NJ. 12 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Oxford, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oxford, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oxford, NJ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Pohatcong Valley Ground Water Contamination, 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve Oxford, NJ?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Oxford, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oxford, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oxford, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Oxford

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