Moving to Oxford, GA

About Oxford

Oxford is a college city in Newton County, with 2,308 residents in the 2020 census. Established in 1839 by the Methodist Episcopal Church as the birthplace of Oxford College of Emory University (founded 1836, about a mile north of Covington) and incorporated as a city in 1914, it was named after Oxford University, the alma mater of the founders of the Methodist movement.

Home prices in Oxford

The median listing price in Oxford is $450,000.

Top places in Oxford

• Oxford College of Emory University — historic campus, quad, and grounds; the town's anchor.
• Oxford Historic District — 19th-century homes and churches.
• Orna Villa — the 1825 mansion and Civil War hospital.
• Oxford Dining Hall — the public farm-to-table dining hall called "the best-kept secret in town."
• Nearby Covington Square — filming locations and dining a few minutes south.

Commuting from Oxford

• ~36 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
• GA-81/142 and I-20 (via Covington) connect to the metro.
• Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~40–55 minutes off-peak, 70–110 minutes in rush hour via I-20 W.
• No MARTA rail service; no commuter bus.

Schools in Oxford

Public schools: Newton County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Oxford FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Oxford, GA?
  The median listing price in Oxford is $450,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026
• How is the commute from Oxford, GA?
  ~36 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
• Which school district serves Oxford, GA?
  Oxford is served by Newton County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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