OXFORD, OHIO
University: Miami University
If you just did a double-take at the presence of a Miami in Ohio, you should be aware that Miami University alumni are fond of pointing out that Miami was a university before Florida was a state. The university’s hometown since its founding in 1809 — Oxford — is scenic and beautiful, offers plenty to do for students and area residents alike, and is located in Ohio, where the median home price is just $130,300.