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City of Oxford, Mississippi

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About homes in Oxford

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Oxford in Lafayette County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2000Median year built1U.S. 1980
25%Built before 1980127% built since 2010
2000Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1998
49%Detached single-family133% in 5+ unit buildings
43%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$386kMedian home value1Mississippi median $170k

The median home in the city of Oxford was built in 2000, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Mississippi median of 1986.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Oxford's housing is recent: only 25% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 27% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Oxford are of similar age: median build years 2000 and 1998.1

Oxford has a mixed housing stock: 49% detached houses, 2% attached or townhouse units and 33% in buildings of five or more units.1 Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Oxford, with 43% of occupied homes owner-occupied (70% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Oxford is valued at $385,700 (ACS), above the Mississippi median of $169,800.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The University station averages 68 nights a year at or below 32°F and 12 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers run hot, with about 74 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is about 61 inches, with 19 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,068 heating and 1,982 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Oxford sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Oxford are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Oxford housing units by year built
Before 19402.5%
1940-19595.5%
1960-197917.2%
1980-199925.3%
2000-200922.2%
2010 or later27.2%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station University, 1.5 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Oxford, MS?

Most home remodeling projects in Oxford, MS land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Oxford?

The median home in the city of Oxford was built in 2000, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Mississippi median of 1986. Most of Oxford's housing is recent: only 25% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 27% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Oxford climate like for exterior work?

The University station averages 68 nights a year at or below 32°F and 12 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 74 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 61 inches, with 19 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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