Question 1

Is Oxford, MS or Starkville, MS cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Starkville, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Oxford, MS is approximately $251,200 and in Starkville, MS it is approximately $225,500 — a difference of $25,700.

Question 2

Is Oxford, MS or Starkville, MS safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which has better schools, Oxford, MS or Starkville, MS?

Accepted Answer

Starkville, MS has higher-rated schools. Oxford, MS has a school rating of N/A and Starkville, MS has a rating of 7/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Oxford, MS or Starkville, MS?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Oxford, MS	Starkville, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$251K	$226K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$890 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$60K ✓ Higher income	$43K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	Car-dependent
Transit Score	1/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	N/A	30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	N/A	7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Car-dependent residentsAffordability seekersSmall-town families	CollegeTownStudentFriendlyAffordableHousing

Oxford, MS vs Starkville, MS

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