Oxford ct : Connecticut

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. The town of Oxford actually consists of 3 communities: Quaker Farms, Riverside and Oxford Center. It is west of New Haven.

Active retirees have also moved here thanks to the presence of several over 55 communities (see link at top right). In late 2009 the median price of homes here was in the $350's, although many are higher priced than that. Aerial photograph of Waterbury-Oxford Airport courtesy of Wikipedia and ZookPS3.

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What is special about this retirement 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 retirement 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 retiring here

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Local economy is driven by

Construction, health care

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Climate and 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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Valuable Links

Wikipedia entry for Oxford
Guide to retirement communities in Connecticut

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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)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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