Oakhurst, CA

Oakhurst is a small town located in the San Joaquin Valley, about an hour north of Fresno. The population is just over 10,000 people and the median household income is just over $60,000. Oakhurst has a strong agricultural economy and is home to several large farms and ranches. However, the town has also seen significant growth in recent years as developers have started to build new homes in the area.

Real estate in Oakhurst is very expensive compared to other areas of California. The average home price in Oakhurst was $1 million back in 2016 and it has continued to rise since then. The average monthly rent for an apartment in Oakhurst was $2,500 back in 2017. However, there are a few affordable options available if you are looking for a place to live.

The main attraction for people living in Oakhurst is the close proximity to major cities such as Fresno and Bakersfield. It only takes about an hour drive to get into either of those cities and there are plenty of things to do both within the city limits and outside of them too. There are also plenty of shopping opportunities available within easy reach of Oakhurst residents.

One downside to living in Oakhurst is that it can be quite hot during summer months and cold during winter months. It can be difficult to find good weather conditions all year round if you want to live here full time though this may not be an issue if you only stay for short periods of time each month or season.