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Oxford, Maine

CDP · Oxford County

At a glance

1,106
Population
$183,400
Median home value (all homes)
40% below U.S. median
$345,251
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$56,111
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
25.3 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
4.83%
Locations with fiber available
7.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% below
Goods & services1% above
Utilities1% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance37% below
Commute cost7% below
For business: Maine is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college14 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates81.4%
College graduates26.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Western Maine Economic Development
Community Concepts is a Community Action Agency and a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that provides resources to move local residents and businesses forward, administering housing support, mental health, family and children's services, and economic development in western Maine (Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties).
region Androscoggin Valley Council of Gov
The AVCOG is a regional planning agency serving the Western Maine communities of Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties. It is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) agency owned and operated by member communities, and coordinates and delivers regional planning and municipal services.
state Loring Development Authority
Associated with the Loring Commerce Centre, a busy commercial, industrial and aviation park in northern Maine that offers assets to support business development.
state Maine Department of Economic & Commercial Dev
The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that works with statewide and local partners, private industry and small businesses to enhance economic prosperity in Maine. It helps communities attract jobs and grow infrastructure through programs, tax credits, reimbursements, R&D credits, capital loans, and direct investment.
state Maine Development Foundation
The Maine Development Foundation is a non-partisan statewide driver of sustainable economic growth in Maine. It connects people, decision-makers, and communities through trusted research, leadership development, and creative partnerships to stimulate new ideas, solve problems, and improve lives.
state Maine State Chamber of Commerce
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce is Maine’s largest business association, serving as The Voice of Maine Business and advocating for a positive business climate and a strong state economy through advocacy, access, and awareness.
state Sunrise County Eco Council
Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) is a regional economic development organization serving Washington County, Maine; it initiates and facilitates job creation and prosperity by partnering with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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