What are the schools like in Oakhurst, CA?

Oakhurst is served primarily by Yosemite Unified. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.9:1.

What is the median household income in Oakhurst?

The median household income in Oakhurst, CA is $73,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Oakhurst, CA?

Oakhurst has an average high temperature of 56.7°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.5 inches.

Oakhurst, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Oakhurst, CA affordable or expensive?

Oakhurst's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oakhurst is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $369,900 and the median rent is $1,303 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oakhurst, CA?

Oakhurst has a violent crime rate of 494.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1259.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oakhurst, CA a Good Place to Live?

Oakhurst is a small town of 5,003 in California, with a median household income of $73,333 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Oakhurst's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oakhurst is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oakhurst city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.1

Oakhurst's overall cost of living index is 106.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oakhurst costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Oakhurst, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$369,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,303	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Oakhurst's violent crime rate is 494.5 per 100,000 residents — 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

494.5 /100k

Property Crime

1259.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Oakhurst is served primarily by Yosemite Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oakhurst, CA	National Avg
School District	Yosemite Unified	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oakhurst sees average highs of 56.7°F in January and 95.1°F in July, with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation and 2.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oakhurst, CA
Average High — January	56.7°F
Average High — July	95.1°F
Annual Precipitation	29.1"
Annual Snowfall	2.5"

Demographics

Metric	Oakhurst, CA	National Avg
Population	5,003	—
Median Age	47.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	25.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bass Lake, CA 3 mi Ahwahnee, CA 5 mi Nipinnawasee, CA 7 mi Coarsegold, CA 8 mi North Fork, CA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Oakhurst

Oakhurst, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93644

Oakhurst vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakhurst, CA affordable or expensive?

Oakhurst's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Oakhurst roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $369,900 and median rent is $1,303/month.

What is the crime rate in Oakhurst, CA?

Oakhurst's violent crime rate is 494.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1259.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oakhurst?

Public schools in Oakhurst are operated by Yosemite Unified. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.9:1. 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oakhurst, CA a good place to live?

Oakhurst, CA has a population of 5,003, a median household income of $73,333, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Oakhurst?

Oakhurst averages 56.7°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches with about 2.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oakhurst?

Oakhurst, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93644.

What is the population of Oakhurst?

The population of Oakhurst, California is 5,003 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oakhurst?

Key numbers for living in Oakhurst: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $369,900, median household income $73,333, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakhurst side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.