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Oxford
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Oxford, Nova Scotia is a cozy, rural community known as the 'Wild Blueberry Capital of Canada.' With just over a thousand residents, it offers picturesque river scenery, friendly locals, and easy access to nature. The town is ideal for peaceful retreats and exploring authentic small-town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
1,190
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
45.73°, -63.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,742
Local Cost
$1,068
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
6.2°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
-25.7°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1041 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
57.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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