Living in Oakhurst, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakhurst · Census data 2020–2024
Oakhurst has 3,538 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $145,893 (41% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $718,900, the median rent is $3,305/month.
Oakhurst at a glance
- Population
- 3,538
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $145,893State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $718,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $3,305/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Oakhurst a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oakhurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oakhurst the median home value is $718,900, 116% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,305 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,909 a month in housing costs.
Oakhurst median household income
The median household income in Oakhurst is $145,893 and the income per person is $55,969. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Oakhurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,390
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 17.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 3.06
Oakhurst demographics
- Population
- 3,538
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 1,153
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakhurst ›
Education in Oakhurst
48.5% of adults 25 and older in Oakhurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 18.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakhurst
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Oakhurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhurst | 3,538 | $145,893 | $718,900 | $3,305 |
| Ocean | 27,896 | $108,626 | $678,300 | $1,530 |
| Wanamassa | 4,279 | $140,972 | $570,100 | $2,066 |
| Deal | 686 | $113,854 | $1,642,000 | $1,981 |
| West Long Branch | 8,586 | $114,271 | $684,300 | $1,970 |
| Interlaken | 939 | $199,167 | $1,058,200 | $2,750 |
| Allenhurst | 376 | $99,375 | $1,152,800 | $1,602 |
| Loch Arbour | 185 | $118,750 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Eatontown | 13,575 | $90,463 | $492,400 | $1,601 |
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What is the median household income in Oakhurst, NJ?
The median household income in Oakhurst is $145,893, 41% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oakhurst?
The median home value in Oakhurst is $718,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Oakhurst?
The median gross rent in Oakhurst is $3,305 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Oakhurst, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 1.4%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Oakhurst?
The median age in Oakhurst is 41.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Oakhurst?
The average commute to work in Oakhurst is 21 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakhurst?
The unemployment rate in Oakhurst is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakhurst?
48.5% of adults in Oakhurst have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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