Cost of Living in Oxford County, Maine
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
How Oxford County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Oxford County ranks #1,650 of 3,142 counties for affordability (bottom 47%)
Sourced county brief
Oxford County Median GRAPI Reaches 31.5 Percent
The official ACS B25071 median gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) in Oxford County was estimated at 31.5%. This figure is 2.5 percentage points above the Maine unweighted county mean of 29.0%. For households renting their homes, the median gross rent was $836 per month, while the median renter-household income was recorded at $31,503. Among owner-occupied units, the median selected monthly owner costs were $930, and the median home value was $217,300. The home value in Oxford County is $43,425 below the state unweighted county mean of $260,725. These housing statistics are based on the American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. All financial figures are reported as snapshots for the 2020-2024 period and describe different housing-tenure groups independently. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Oxford County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 31.5% of renter household income in Oxford County, which is between the 30% and 50% rent-burden benchmarks. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $836 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $930. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $33,440 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Maine unweighted mean of county median rents is $1,020 per month. Oxford County's $836 median is 18.1% below that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
Affordability Calculator
See how your income compares to housing costs in Oxford County
Rent Burden
16.7%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,404
per month
Owner Cost Burden
18.5%
of gross income
The median home in Oxford County may be a stretch
Median home value is $217,300. Estimated monthly cost: $1,735 vs. your max of $1,404.
Rent Affordability Guide
Income Needed Calculator
See how much you need to earn to comfortably afford housing
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Oxford County, Maine?
What is the median rent in Oxford County?
Is Oxford County affordable?
How does Oxford County's rent compare to the state average?
What is the median home value in Oxford County?
Counties with Similar Housing Costs
Planning a Move?
Researching the cost of living in Oxford County, Maine? Compare moving quotes from top providers and save on your relocation.
Compare Moving QuotesCompare Mortgage Rates in Oxford County
Whether you're buying in Oxford County, Maine, or refinancing, compare rates from top lenders using the terms each lender provides.
See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2020-2024). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.
CostByCounty participates in affiliate programs. We may earn a commission when you use our links, at no extra cost to you.