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| What Oxford is like for active adults |
Oxford, population 19,000, is the home of the University of Mississippi, also known as "Ole Miss". The town has become a popular retirement community; in fact it was named by USA Today as one of the top 6 college towns in the nation. The population grew 60% from the year 2000 to 2010. It has also been included on a list of The Best 100 Small Towns in America. Memphis, 70 miles away, is the closest large city. Oxford is a city in Lafayette County, Mississippi. Crime index is low.
Active adults 55+ who love literature and music will love Oxford Mississippi as a retirement town. William Faulkner adopted Oxford as his home town, and some of his books draw upon local scenes. The popular legal thriller author, John Grisham, has a home here. Bob Dylan wrote a song set here, “Oxford Town”, chronicling the strife that took place when James Meredith enrolled at the University. Counting Crows and Elvis Costello have recorded albums in Oxford. Photo of Double Decker 2007 courtesy of Wikipedia and Gary Bridgman. |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
Oxford offers a glimpse of the old south in historic neighborhoods. People in retirement can make a financial investment in an historic home here, or they can buy in one of the many newer developments that cater to active adults, such as Grand Oaks, Wellsgate, and St. Charles Place (see link at right). There are a number of condominium projects; some of the nicest ones are near the Square. Provence Park is one condo project, Turnberry Condominiums is another. Contact your realtor to find out more.
Zillow.com says the median price of homes listed for sale in Oxford was about $197,500 in mid 2012, which is much higher than the average home price in Mississippi or the U.S. However it is safe to assume that the actual median sales prices are under $200,000. Indeed City-Data.com pegged the median home value at $125,000 in late 2011.Condos are available starting at around $100,000 but the nicer ones start in the mid $100's. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • Certified retirement community • Rich literary tradition • Historic Downtown Square • Rowan Oak, William Faulkner home • Historic homes and plantations • University of Mississippi • Square Books (and Off-Square Books), independent book stores • Mississippi Theatre Association Festival • Thacker Mountain Radio • Mississippi has a very favorable tax structure for retirees. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Hot, humid summers. The 1962 protests over of the admission of an African-American, James Meredith, to the University of Mississippi was a very ugly incident for Oxford and for the nation. |
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| The economy is driven by tourism, the university, and retirement housing. Mississippi is extremely welcoming to retirees. Income tax rate is low and qualified retirement income is not taxed. Property taxes are among the lowest in the country. See our Guide to Mississippi retirement |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
The city of Oxford is located in northern Mississippi, 70 miles south of Memphis. It is located in the Mississippi delta which gives way to rolling hills. Sardis Lake is large and nearby. Google Maps for Oxford
Summers are hot and humid, winters are mild. |
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| There is a lively musical and literary tradition here, carried on in regularly scheduled festivals sponsored by the university and the town. The Powerhouse Community Arts & Cultural Center (with 140 seat theatre), Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts (a huge complex that is part of the University), Center for the Study of Southern Culture, the University Museum has several important facilities, including the J.D. Williams Library and Blues Archive (including the BB King Collection).There is also the Oxford Conference for the Book, a major 3 day event. |
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| The crime rate is below the U.S. average. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi |
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| Transportation |
| Memphis International Airport is about 60 miles. University Oxford Airport is here in town. |
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Facts about OXFORD
- State: MS
- Environment: College Town,Small Town,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Avg July Temperature:
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: jb
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 10 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.6/5 ( 8 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.9/5 ( 7 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.7/5 ( 6 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.6/5 ( 5 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.4/5 ( 9 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.9/5 ( 7 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.6/5 ( 9 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.8/5 ( 5 votes cast)
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