Homes, values and local insight for Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Typical home value $435,000.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
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Oxford is the birthplace of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and of Dr. Elliot Joslin, founder of today's Joslin Diabetes Center. It is known for its wide Main Street (Route 12), which the town's open space plan calls the second widest main street in New England, and for the Hodges Village Dam flood control land along the French River. Its three I-395 exits make it a commuter town for Worcester.
French Huguenots settled Oxford in 1686 and 1687 and built a fort whose site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. English settlers arrived and the town was incorporated in 1713, and Clara Barton was born here in 1821. After the 1955 flood from Hurricane Diane, the Army Corps of Engineers built Hodges Village Dam, dedicated in 1960, and relocated the Greenbriar neighborhood to make room for it. Oxford is a town of about 13,000 people (2020 Census) with a small-business Main Street, a town common at Joslin Park, and neighborhoods that branch off Main Street into the surrounding hills. Many residents commute to Worcester and beyond on I-395, then come home to town events like bandstand concerts and the winter Polar Plunge.
The historic heart of town at the crossroads of Main Street, Sutton Avenue and Charlton Street, designated a National Historic District in 2011. Maple Road, Fremont Street and Barton Street sit here, and the center is zoned as a Village Business District with Town Hall, the library and Joslin Park within walking distance. ( source )
The Route 12 corridor from Leicester Street south to Depot Road, including Clara Barton Road and the Clara Barton Birthplace Museum. It has its own I-395 exit at Depot Road, Route 20 runs through it, and the town zoned a North Oxford business district in 2018. Fire Station 2 opened here with full-time staff in 2020. ( source )
A former mill village on Route 56 between Route 20 and Route 12. The Norwich and Worcester Railroad opened a station at Texas Depot here in 1840, and the town's historic properties study flagged the area for possible National Register listing. ( source )
The stretch from Federal Hill Road south along Route 12 through Chaffee Village, including Holman Street. It is one of the 19th century mill villages the town's historic study identified as worth preserving. ( source )
The southern end of town near the Dudley and Webster lines, with an I-395 exit at Cudworth Road. Large areas along Main Street, I-395 and Old Webster Road are zoned industrial and light industrial, so buyers here should look closely at nearby land uses. ( source )
An Oxford breakfast institution listed among the Massachusetts 1000 Great Places in 2010. Locals go for huge portions of strawberry pancakes, Billy's Biscuits and Gravy and shaved steak omelettes. ( source )
Donut shop, coffee · 315 Main StreetAn old-fashioned donut shop that opens at 4 AM. Regulars mention the giant donuts, jelly donut holes and the pizza bagel. ( source )
Bakery · 250 Main StreetA small bakery known for custom sugar cookies and apple cinnamon scones. Its cookies are handed out at the town's holiday tree lighting. ( source )
Pizza, subs · 440 Main StreetGreek-style pizza with a crispy crust, plus the Flynne steak sub and buffalo wings. ( source )
Mexican · 111 Sutton AvenueA colorful sit-down spot known for chicken mole, carne asada quesadillas, tacos al pastor and fried ice cream. ( source )
American pub · 85 Main StreetA casual bar and grill with big portions. Popular orders include New England clam chowder, the Cowboy Burger and fish and chips. ( source )
American, Italian · 2 Millbury BoulevardA dinner spot with a full bar and live music. Known for steak tips, short rib risotto and pecan praline creme brulee. ( source )
Pizza, American · 273 Main StreetKnown for buffalo chicken mac and cheese pizza, steak and cheese egg rolls and fried pickle spears. ( source )
The town common on Main Street with a bandstand that hosts the free Summer Bandstand Concert Series, the monthly farmers' market and the fall scarecrow display. ( source )
The library at 339 Main Street runs storytimes, teen programs and museum passes, and its basement holds the Oxford History Museum. ( source )
The town-run center at 4 Maple Road offers fitness and recreation programs for all ages, sells Carbuncle Pond season passes and hosts the Winter Festival craft fair. ( source )
A Main Street bar at 287 Main Street with an upstairs function room used for parties and events. ( source )
A summer concert venue and campground on the shore of Webster Lake, one town south, with national acts and a restaurant on site. ( source )
Local growers and makers set up at Joslin Park on the third Friday of each month, June through October, from 2 PM to 6 PM. ( source )
The town's main big-box stop right off I-395, with a Market Basket, a Home Depot, a pet supply store and a gas station. ( source )
An indoor Simon mall just north of Oxford with more than 60 stores, including Macy's, and a dining pavilion. ( source )
A Fiskdale orchard with pick-your-own apples and fall festivities on weekends, plus a pavilion bar with draft beer and hard cider. ( source )
America's oldest outdoor antiques flea market, held for six days three times a year in May, July and September. ( source )
The town beach at 495 Main Street, with lifeguards, a splash pad, concessions and a beach house in summer. The grounds are open year-round for fishing and walking. ( source )
in townArmy Corps of Engineers flood control land along the French River with over 15 miles of trails, a canoe launch, fishing, mountain biking and snowmobiling. ( source )
passes through townA 92-mile hiking trail that runs from the Rhode Island line through Worcester County to New Hampshire. The planned French River shared-use path would link it to Hodges Village Dam. ( source )
about 5 milesA 200-acre Army Corps lake with 7 miles of multi-use trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, BMX jumps, fishing and group picnic shelters. ( source )
about 10 milesThe nearest state park, with two miles of trails around a granite chasm and formations called the Corn Crib, the Coffin and Lovers' Leap. The Chasm Trail closes in winter. ( source )
about 12 milesA Mass Audubon sanctuary of 435 acres with marked trails through woods, fields and marsh and a nature center. ( source )
about 45 milesA national park telling the story of America's industrial start along the Blackstone River, with its visitor center at Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. ( source )
Clara Barton's childhood home in North Oxford, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is open seasonally and by appointment, with tours for school groups. ( source )
The site of the 1690 French Huguenot fort, marked by an 1884 monument and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. A model of the fort is displayed at the public library. ( source )
A small museum in the library basement with spinning wheels, kitchen tools and Civil War artifacts. Tours are by appointment. ( source )
New England's largest living history museum, recreating rural 1830s life. It runs fall evening events in October. ( source )
Worcester ballpark and home of the Worcester Red Sox, which also hosts festivals and seasonal events like Boo in the Woo. ( source )
The day starts with a Polar Plunge at Carbuncle Pond for Special Olympics, then moves to the Community Center for bonfires, s'mores, food trucks and a craft fair. ( source )
June through AugustLocal bands play the Joslin Park bandstand on the Town Common. Bring a chair or blanket. ( source )
OctoberResidents fill the Town Common with handmade scarecrows, vote on favorites, and enjoy a vendor fair and kids' crafts. ( source )
DecemberFire, police and DPW crews run a lighted parade, followed by the Town Common tree lighting with hot cocoa and cookies. ( source )
Oxford Early Childhood Center (preschool), A.M. Chaffee Elementary, Clara Barton Elementary
MiddleOxford Middle School
HighOxford High School, Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School (Charlton)
Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. ( source )
I-395 with three Oxford exits (Depot Road, Sutton Avenue, Cudworth Road), Route 12 (Main Street), Route 20 and Route 56. I-90 and I-290 connect just north in Auburn. WRTA Route 42 buses run along Main Street to Worcester.
AirportsWorcester Regional Airport (about 25 min), Boston Logan (about 1 hr 10 min), T.F. Green in Providence (about 55 min), Bradley International near Hartford (about 1 hr)
Worcester: about 20 min (14 miles) Boston: about 1 hr 10 min (51 miles) Providence: about 50 min Springfield: about 55 min (52 miles)Ryan and Megan Winslow, broker owners of Winslow Homes. REALTOR® since 2009, 3,000+ homes sold, broker in FL, MA, CT and RI, U.S. Army Retired.
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The typical home in Oxford is worth $435,000, 13% below the Worcester County typical value of $498,000 and 34% below the Massachusetts typical value of $662,000.
Zillow Home Value Index for Oxford, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.
Home values in Oxford moved +30.3% over five years and +92.1% over ten.
Median gross rent in Oxford. Useful for investors running rental numbers.
Share of occupied homes in Oxford lived in by the owner.
Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.
Median household income in Oxford.
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Typical value $467,000 · 17,323 residents
Area guide →Typical value $532,000 · 13,606 residents
Area guide →Typical value $444,000 · 17,817 residents
Area guide →Typical value $648,000 · 9,599 residents
Area guide →Typical value $466,000 · 11,984 residents
Area guide →Typical value $505,000 · 14,173 residents
Area guide →See the full Worcester County real estate guide or the Massachusetts real estate guide.
The Zillow Home Value Index for Oxford was $435,000 in August 2026, +2.8% over the past year.
Oxford is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
About 13,503 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 13,356 in 2020.
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81% of occupied homes in Oxford are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.
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The typical home in Oxford is worth $434,866 as of August 2026, across 2 ZIP codes ranging from $413,957 in 01537 to $434,866 in 01540. Values moved +2.9% over the last 12 months at the middle ZIP code.
| ZIP | Typical value | 12 months | 5 years | Median sale, Mar to May 2026 | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01537 | $413,957 | +0.6% | +27.3% | $339,900 | 22 |
| 01540 | $434,866 | +2.9% | +30.6% |
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index through August 2026 and the Redfin Data Center ZIP code tracker, March to May 2026. Ask Ryan and Megan for a value for your own home.
