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Oxford, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

12,991
Population
$472,400
Median home value (all homes)
56% above U.S. median
$599,307
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,415/mo
Median rent
5% above U.S. median
$128,953
Median household income
64% above U.S. median
30.1 min
Average commute
97.5%
Homes with broadband
2.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 120 — 20% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing73% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities40% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost11% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates97.6%
College graduates46.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Oxford Economic Development
The Town of Oxford Economic Development Commission is responsible for developing, maintaining and marketing the economic potential of Oxford. The Commission is comprised of seven appointed professionals with various backgrounds and focuses on growth, marketing and encouraging new businesses to expand and relocate to Oxford.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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