At a Glance
Median Income
$142,727
$51,809 per capita
Home Value
$644,400
Zillow: $1,100,164
Median Rent
$3,279/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
10.3% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakhurst residents earn a median household income of $142,727 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,809. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakhurst is $644,400 , 129% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,100,164. Median rent is $3,279/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
49.0% of adults in Oakhurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakhurst has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,811
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,367/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,727
Per Capita$51,809
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A
Home Value$644,400
Rent$3,279
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$1,100,164
Housing Units1,435
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakhurst was built in 1964.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.