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.

A relatively large number of people in Oakhurst telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.91% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

Oakhurst is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Oakhurst’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

The education level of Oakhurst ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Oakhurst, 49.04% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

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.