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City of Oxford, Ohio

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About homes in Oxford

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

1987Median year built1U.S. 1980
40%Built before 1980111% built since 2010
41%Detached single-family134% in 5+ unit buildings
34%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$238kMedian home value1Ohio median $215k
115Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Oxford was built in 1987, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Ohio median of 1970. That is newer than the Butler County median of 1979.1 Oxford's housing is newer than the national mix: 40% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 11% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than Butler County as a whole (52% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1980s and 1990s, polybutylene supply lines, builder-grade windows and first-generation openers are the usual items a contractor confirms before quoting. Oxford has a mixed housing stock: 41% detached houses, 9% attached or townhouse units and 34% in buildings of five or more units.1

Renters are the clear majority in Oxford: only 34% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, below the Ohio share of 67%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Oxford is valued at $238,000 (ACS), above the Ohio median of $214,800. Within Butler County the median is $258,500, so Oxford sits below it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. Winters are long: the Hamilton Butler Co Rgnl Ap station averages 115 nights a year at or below 32°F and 41 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions.

Summers bring about 28 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 41 inches a year, 9 days of it 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 dominates the year: about 5,111 heating degree days against 1,066 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Oxford sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Cold→ 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 19406.5%
1940-19598.5%
1960-197924.6%
1980-199933.6%
2000-200915.5%
2010 or later11.3%
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 Hamilton Butler Co Rgnl Ap, 15.2 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, OH?

Most home remodeling projects in Oxford, OH 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 1987, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Ohio median of 1970. That is newer than the Butler County median of 1979. Oxford's housing is newer than the national mix: 40% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 11% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than Butler County as a whole (52% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Oxford have?

Oxford has a mixed housing stock: 41% detached houses, 9% attached or townhouse units and 34% in buildings of five or more units. Renters are the clear majority in Oxford: only 34% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, below the Ohio share of 67%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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