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.

Housing costs in Oakhurst are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.

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.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 15.91% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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 people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

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.