Town of
Oxford
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-987-6030
Town Manager:
Jennifer CallahanSelect Board:
John Eul
Amy Frick
Robert King
Mark Lee
Russell Rheault
Annual Town Meeting:
May 8, 2024May, 1st week on date set by BOS
Municipal Election:
May 21, 2024May, 3rd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 13,287 | |
| Population Density | 501 | |
| Registered Voters | 9,874 | |
| Income Per Capita | $35,696 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $130,355 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 81.4% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $332,700 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,086 | |
| Total Households | 4,884 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.64 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $13.64 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $48,114,811 | |
| Total Expenditures | $44,043,991 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $27,431,229 | |
| State Aid | $13,922,621 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,278,500 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Oxford is the birthplace of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and Elliot Joslin, first doctor in the United States to specialize in diabetes and founder of today's Joslin Diabetes Center.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,713 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 26.5 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 111.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Richard Neal
Mass. Senate
Ryan Fattman
Mass. House
Paul Frost
Joseph Mckenna