Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Oakhurst
Oakhurst, NJ Area Guide
Live in peaceful luxury minutes from major attractions
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Luxurious
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Residential
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Suburban
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Situated in Monmouth County, Oakhurst is a census-designated place within Ocean Township. Oakhurst contains township essentials like the Monmouth County Library and Township of Ocean Historical Museum. With a population just under 4,000, Oakhurst is home to a close-knit community in an overwhelmingly residential area. Oakhurst residents enjoy a laidback lifestyle in a lush environment minutes from Atlantic Ocean beaches.
Options for outdoor activities are plentiful in Oakhurst. Joe Palaia Park, formerly Deal Test Site, sits in Oakhurst and once played a role in the development of wireless communication. Now, Joe Palaia Park boasts trails, athletic fields, and a playground. The Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park is just a short drive from Oakhurst as well.
Close proximity to Monmouth Mall and Jersey Shore Premium Outlets ensures Oakhurst residents access to all kinds of retail delights. Metropolitan amenities abound in Philadelphia and New York City, which are each about an hour’s drive away from Oakhurst.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$118,062
Average: $136,804
Education
1,392
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,980
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oakhurst has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Thompson Park
- Murray Farmhouse and Barn
- Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
- Huber Woods Environmental Center
- Pine Creek Railroad
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- John F Kennedy International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.