Question 1

Is Horn Lake, MS or Oxford, MS cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Horn Lake, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Horn Lake, MS is approximately $146,300 and in Oxford, MS it is approximately $251,200 — a difference of $104,900.

Question 2

Is Horn Lake, MS or Oxford, MS safer?

Accepted Answer

Oxford, MS scores higher on safety. Horn Lake, MS has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Oxford, MS has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Horn Lake, MS or Oxford, MS?

Accepted Answer

Horn Lake, MS has higher-rated schools. Horn Lake, MS has a school rating of 7.5/10 and Oxford, MS has a rating of N/A.

Question 4

Should I live in Horn Lake, MS or Oxford, MS?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Horn Lake, MS	Oxford, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$146K ✓ Lower price	$251K
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$57K	$60K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	Car-dependent
Transit Score	Minimal transit	1/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	1/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	20 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7.5/10 ✓ Better schools	N/A
Best for	Families seeking affordable suburban homesRenters who prefer a quiet neighborhoodCommuters willing to drive to work	Car-dependent residentsAffordability seekersSmall-town families

Horn Lake, MS vs Oxford, MS

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