Oxford CT : Connecticut
Living a Small town Lifestyle in Oxford CT, Connecticut
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Where to Retire in Oxford CT and Home Prices
There are active adult communities in the area (see link at top left).
In early 2021, the median home value of homes was about $397,061, according to Zillow.com.
What Is Special about Oxford CT
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.
What Is Not Special about Oxford CT
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.
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
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
There is a good library in town. New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, and Hartford are all just a short drive away.
Crime
Crime in Oxford is slightly below the average.
Medical Facilities
Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven is one of the country's top hospitals.
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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