Oxon Hill, Maryland, is a community of some 21,000 residents of diverse backgrounds, located in Prince George's County. The combination of proximity and easy commute to the nation's capital with affordable homes has led to a boom in population growth and home sales.
The average home in Oxon Hill, which is located a mere eight miles east of downtown Washington, DC, sells for just under $200,000. Nevertheless, the appreciation rate of local homes is one of the highest in the metropolitan area. Most available real estate ranges in sale price between $170,000 and $330,000. About a tenth of real estate sells for more, in the range of $330,000 and half a million dollars, while an even larger percentage of available homes sell for under $170,000.
The majority of properties are single-family homes, typically built in rambler style, which is highly popular among Oxon Hill residents. The local real estate market also consists of units in apartment or high rise complexes. Most properties average three or four bedrooms, but smaller and larger units are also available.
Oxon Hill offers its residents a quiet living in a relatively low crime, mostly home-owner populated community. This commuter suburb, nestled between Highway 210 and the end of Interstate 295, offers a great community atmosphere with plenty of shopping areas and good restaurants, and a couple of parks.
The community, which was named for Oxon Hill manor, a 17th-century estate, is served by 10 public schools, part of Prince George's County Public Schools System. Four private K-12 institutions offer local children quality education as well.
Residents of Oxon Hills mostly work in clerical and technical support. Many are federal government employees, and manufacturing or service workers. The average household income is about $46,000, which is on par with the national average. Unemployment here is lower than nationwide, and the rate of job creation outpaces that of the average American community.
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