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| What Oxford CT is like for active adults |
Oxford Connecticut is one of the fastest growing towns in the state. Residents of nearby Fairfield County have discovered its charm and lower housing prices, which are among the reasons why the population grew 25% between 2000 and 2005. Active retirees have also moved here thanks to the presence of at least one over 55 community in Oxford.
The town of Oxford actually consists of 3 communities: Quaker Farms, Riverside and Oxford Center. It is west of New Haven. Homes here have recently sold at an average in the $400's, although many are higher priced than that. |
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| What is special about this community |
Two listings on the National Register of Historic Places
- Quaker Farms Historic District
- Wooster Sawmill and Gristmill Site
Oxford has a nice library and several pleasant parks. (Southford Falls State Park, Jackson Cove Beach, and Kirks Pond. Oxford Greens is the local golf course which is available to town residents. |
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| What is not special about this community |
| Depending on your political persuasion, you may or may not appreciate that Oxford is one of the most conservative communities in Connecticut. Local traffic on Route 67 is very congested. |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Construction, health care |
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| Physical environment |
| Oxford is in the rolling hills of western Connecticut near the Housatonic River. Oxford is a beautiful town in a beautiful part of the Nutmeg State |
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| Cultural environment |
| There is a good library in town. New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, and Hartford are all just a short drive away. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven is one of the country's top hospitals. |
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| Transportation |
| New Haven's Tweed Airport is convenient, although it has very few flights. Hartford's Bradley Airport has convenient service to just about everywhere. Amtrak and Metro North will get you just about anywhere by rail from New Haven or Bridgeport. |
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| Oxford CT Active Communities |
| Facts about OXFORD CT | | State | : CT | | Environment | : Suburban,Small Town, | | City Population | : 10,000-25,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 80,000+ | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $300,001-$500,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : 2000-4000 | | Total Crime Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | Cost of Living Index | : 111-120 (high) | | Culture Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Name of the Guide | : |
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