Oakhurst is a very small town located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 4,069 people and two associated neighborhoods, Oakhurst is the 348th largest community in New Jersey.

Oakhurst home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Jersey, but Oakhurst real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Of important note, Oakhurst is also a town of artists. Oakhurst has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Oakhurst’s character.

Also of interest is that Oakhurst has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 15.91% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Oakhurst is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre.

Because of many things, Oakhurst is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Oakhurst a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Oakhurst has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Oakhurst’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Oakhurst is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 49.04% of adults in Oakhurst have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Oakhurst in 2022 was $51,809, which is middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $207,236 for a family of four.

Oakhurst is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Oakhurst home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Oakhurst residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Oakhurst include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Oakhurst is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.