Welcome to Lafayette County
Looking for great homes near Oxford, MS? Lafayette County is constantly found on lists as one of America’s most sought after communities. Beautiful homes can be found throughout the city of Oxford and the surrounding area. The home of Ole Miss, quality expansions to the city of Oxford are always in motion, and the beautiful, rural setting of Lafayette County is a wonderful place to call home. The square in Downtown Oxford is second to none, with fine dining and a wonderful Game Day atmosphere, and Highway 6 connects easily to Pontotoc and Batesville interstate connections. Contact us today to set up a showing at one of these great Lafayette County Houses!
Homes for Sale in Lafayette County by Price
Lafayette County Real Estate Market Snapshot
Lafayette County at a Glance
Quick Facts
Population: 54,374
County Seat: Oxford
Zip Codes: 38655, 38965, 38619, and others
Median Home Value:
Travel & Commute
Oxford: 14 mins
University-Oxford Airport: 14 mins
University of Mississippi: 12 mins
Get to Know the Area
Everything You'll LOVE in Lafayette County
Thriving Community Life
Every month of the year, the Oxford area hosts several different events and festivals. Check out the Oxford Film Festival in February to watch a variety of movies and meet a few directors. If you're interested in the local music scene, jam out at the Blues Festival every summer. Don't forget to head to the Holiday Market ever November for all your festive needs!
Lafayette County is also home to tons of 19th and 20th century historical sites, several different museums, and an active arts community.
Embrace the Great Outdoors
Lafayette County has a great location in the middle of several national and state parks. Holly Springs National Forest spans 243 square miles and fills the landscape with pine trees, sparkling lakes, and diverse ecosystems.
John W. Kyle and Cossar State Park are both just a short drive away from the area and offer camping, lake access, and golf courses.
Public schools
Located just two miles outside of Oxford, all four of the schools that make up the Lafayette County School District are on the same campus. Not only does this make travel convenient for families with kids of all ages, but it also promotes strong community between all students.
Lafayette County is proud to be the home of the University of Mississippi and act as the Ole Miss headquarters. Both Rust College and Blue Mountain College are also located in neighboring counties, offering plenty of opportunities to advance in education in the area.
Shopping and dining
Residents of Lafayette County have several different options for shopping centers to browse, as well as local shops. The Midtown Shopping Center doubles as a Farmer's Market, and Oxford's Historic Downtown Square has every shop you could need.
The Oxford restaurant scene has almost every variety of food you could want. Check out what people rank as the top ten restaurants in the area, and see what you think!
Find Your Niche in Lafayette County
Searching for a home in Lafayette County or want to learn more about what it's like to live in the area? We've got the resources to help you find the perfect home! Contact J.Morris Realty to learn more and schedule a showing of your favorite homes, or browse our buyer resources below.
Selling a home in Lafayette County? We can definitely help you out with that, too!