Granville County Courthouse · National Register of Historic Places
Oxford’s story
265 years in pictures
8 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1761Oxford is settled
OxfordNC
A town of 8,914, settled in 1761. Healthier than 82% of U.S. towns.
Population
8,914
+2% since 2010
Typical home
$252K
+0% in a year
Household income
$43K
median
Median age
42.6
years
Jobs based here
5,218
Balanced
What makes Oxford stand out
The 3 things Oxford does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Oxford
Health
82% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than NC on 2 measures, worse on 18.
Granville County CourthouseHistory
Settled in 1761
8 places on the National Register
Archive photos and papers going back 265 years.
$252Ktypical home
Housing
$252K typical home
25% below the NC typical home
Up 0% in a year.
Oxford’s report card
HealthC−Healthier than 18% of U.S. townsHousing$252K25% below the NC typical homeSafetyDLess crime than 5% of U.S. townsOutdoors2 miof trails · 1% conservedSchoolsCBeats 27% of NC districtsClimate89°/28°Summer high · winter low · 2″ snowCommute29 miHalf of commuters travel lessHazards42/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damage
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Weather
Forecast →59°
Clear
H 89° · L 66°
Local news
All →- Neuse Christian vs Oxford Prep - Girls Varsity Basketball 12/07/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- Webb, J. F. vs Away - Girls Varsity Basketball 11/30/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- River Mill Aca. vs Oxford Prep - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/25/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oxford. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Oxford beats the North Carolina average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
2 better12 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Oxford | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11% | 14.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 76.7% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 13.2% | 8.1% |
Granville Health Systems
0.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
21st
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Oxford home is worth about $252K
The typical Oxford home is worth about $252,000, about the same as a year ago, 25% below the North Carolina typical home.
$252KZillow home value
Typical home value
Oxford$252K
North Carolina$335K
Market temperature
33
days on market
96.5%
sale-to-list price
+0%
value change, 1 year
10
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 5% of U.S. towns
Oxford reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 95% report less.
DSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Oxford8.6
North Carolina3.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Oxford31.6
North Carolina18.1
U.S.15.5
5th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
14th
percentile among NC towns
78
violent crimes reported in 2025
285
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
1% of Oxford is conserved land
1.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
1%conserved
1%
conserved · 44 of 4,233 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#96
most walkable in NC
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Schools
Oxford’s public schools outperform 27% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Oxford’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 73% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. G. Credle Elementary | PK–5 | 327 | D |
| Oxford Preparatory | K–12 | 869 | A |
| Granville Academy | K–12 | 207 | B− |
| Phoenix Academy | K–12 | 17 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Oxford has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–52°
Spring45–70°
Summer65–87°
Fall48–71°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 30
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in seven working residents works right in Oxford
Most working residents leave Oxford for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Durham (13%), Raleigh (12%) and Henderson (5%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
15%work in town
Where working residents work
In Oxford15%
Durham13%
Raleigh12%
Henderson5%
Charlotte4%
29 mi
median commute distance
5,218
jobs based in Oxford
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1985
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Landmarks
8 places in Oxford on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Oxford
Town in North Carolina, United States
Oxford is a town in Granville County, North Carolina, North Carolina, United States, with a population of 8,628 as of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Granville County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1761
- Population
- 8,628
- Area
- 6.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 479 ft
- ZIP code
- 27565
- Area code
- 919