Oxford named top “mid-sized” city in Mississippi
By Brad Logan
Whether it be the music, food or entertainment, the City of Oxford has another feather in its cap. Only In Your State listed its Top-10 places to live in Mississippi and the city that is home to Ole Miss and William Falkner ranked as the top “mid-sized” city in the state.
Named by Forbes as “one of the fastest growing small towns,” Oxford’s population is expected to reach 44,000 by 2020, which shouldn’t come as a surprise with all the city has to offer. Often referred to as the “Cultural Mecca of the South,” Oxford is a place with a lot going on when it comes to the arts.
The creative melting pot of a city has a robust literary history, thriving and diverse music scene, and a ton of museums and galleries. Aside from the arts, Oxford also offers award-winning restaurants, diverse shopping, and is, of course, home to Ole Miss, per OIYS
Ole Miss came in as the #1 spot on USA Today’s list of the best tailgates in college football.
With three major cities in the state housing major universities, Oxford topped the list. Hattiesburg comes in at #8, noted as the “Top place to retire.”
Starkville failed to make the list.