About the Town of Oxford
Connecticut (CT)
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Oxford is a town located in western New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. There are several areas in Oxford: Quaker Farms, Riverside and Oxford Center. Oxford belongs to the Naugatuck Valley Economic Development Region and the Central Naugatuck Valley Planning Area. |
Real Estate in Oxford, CT:
· Single Family Homes for Sale
· Condo and Townhomes for Sale
· Multi-Family Properties for Sale
· Vacant Land for Sale
· Rental Properties
· Commercial / Industrial Properties
About Oxford, CT:
Oxford used to be a very rural town with a moderate farming population. However, a University of Connecticut development study spanning 1985-2006 showed Oxford had the largest increase of development by percentage, growing 62% during that time. The Central Naugatuck Valley Office of the Council of Governments' spokesperson stated upon learning of the development study expressed concern that heavy development could result in flooding. The town had 47 working farms as of 2007. Out of all the 269 ZIP codes in Connecticut, the one for Oxford ranked 27th largest in terms of the number of working farms.
In the 18th century, farmers herded livestock through Oxford from as far away as Litchfield on the way to the port of New Haven. In the 19th century, the town lost population as farmers moved to work in better-paying factories.
Schools:
· Quaker Farms Elementary School
· Oxford Center School
· Great Oak Middle School
· Oxford High School
Community Information:
· Oxford School Website
· Town of Oxford Website
· Metro North Railroad
· What's in the area (just for fun)?
· About New Haven County, CT
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