At a Glance
Median Income
$76,606
$43,965 per capita
Home Value
$372,500
Zillow: $435,908
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
13.6% smoking rate
How Oakhurst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakhurst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakhurst a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakhurst residents earn a median household income of $76,606 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,965. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,638 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakhurst is $372,500 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,908. Median rent is $1,300/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
25.4% of adults in Oakhurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakhurst has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population4,956
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,606
Per Capita$43,965
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$8,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
B+
Home Value$372,500
Rent$1,300
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$435,908
Housing Units2,971
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.6%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation2,988 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakhurst was built in 1978.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.