Mover’s Guide to Oxford MS

Moving to Oxford MS? Your Extra Closet can help! Our mover’s guide will take you on a tour through our local community, and our store experts will give you a tour of our storage facilities. Conveniently located for Oxford residents and University of Mississippi students, Your Extra Closet has six nearby storage unit locations. Get to know the area!

Oxford MS Community 

Population Median Rent
23,037 $938

Lucky Magazine called Oxford MS the “Cultural Mecca of the South” due to the number of artists and writers that found inspiration in the town’s charm. Author William Faulkner lived in Oxford and based locations in his works on the place he settled with his family. Oxford MS also has a lively arts and entertainment scene

With the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) at the heart of Oxford MS, many students call the town home for part of the year. Here is a list of places to visit near Ole Miss campus.

Attractions Restaurants
1. Double Decker Arts Festival 1. Bouré
2. L.Q.C. Lamar House 2. Big Bad Breakfast
3. Rowan Oak (Faulkner House) 3. Ajax Diner
4. The Square of Oxford 4. Volta Taverna 
5. Ole Miss Campus 5. The Grillhouse

Neighboring Cities

Tupelo (1 hour)

Oxford MS sits just one hour from the birthplace of Elvis Presley. You can learn about his early life and music career through The Elvis Journey. Tupelo MS offers a range of restaurants and attractions to keep you busy for a day trip or a vacation. Also visit:

Grenada (1 hour)

Grenada MS is the place to go for recreational activities. Just 15 minutes from the city, Grenada Lake provides a source of fun for swimmers, fishermen, water sportsmen, campers, and hikers alike. The lake has two beaches and is also open to picnicking and bird watching. Each year, the lake hosts its Thunder on Water festival, complete with hot air balloons and a BBQ contest. Warmer months attract local fisherman to crappie and bass tournaments. Find more attractions and places to eat in the city in Grenada’s Visitor’s Guide.

Our Oxford MS Storage Facilities

If you are looking for self-storage in Oxford MS, Your Extra Closet has the storage units for you. We offer storage units on Industrial Park Drive, Highway 6 West, College Hill Road, McLarty Drive, Allison Cove, and Mall Drive! Our drive-up and indoor storage units will protect your belongings. Choose a storage facility near you and start storing now by renting online! Rent today and move in to your unit immediately during access hours, or rent without any obligations for future use.