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Is Oakhurst, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8324% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$88,497about $7,375/month · 2% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$392,60018% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Most homes (82.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,280 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other California cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 166 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Oakhurst
$1,832
Fruitridge Pocket
$2,807
Hilmar-Irwin
$1,629
Gustine
$1,479
Crescent City
$1,306
Oak View
$2,408
Solvang
$1,983

How much do households earn in Oakhurst?

Under $25k
7.6%
$25k–50k
24.5%
$50k–100k
37.5%
$100k–150k
15.3%
$150k+
12.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Oakhurst

SizeOakhurstU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,251$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,088$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,135$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Oakhurst overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Oakhurst, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Oakhurst

🏛️ Property tax$2,981a year · 0.76% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$215a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Oakhurst

Commute to work20.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree26.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home82.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oakhurst?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $892 a month less.

Renting
$1,832
Owning
$2,724

Owning assumes a typical $392,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,260 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Oakhurst, CA?

Renting in Oakhurst costs a median of about $1,832 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Oakhurst?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,280 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Oakhurst cheap or expensive?

Oakhurst is rated OK: rent takes 24.8% of the typical household income of $88,497. It ranks 166th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Oakhurst?

The median homeowner in Oakhurst pays $2,981 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.

Is Oakhurst more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Oakhurst?

The median home value in Oakhurst is $392,600, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,091 people live in Oakhurst. Numbers are typical (middle) values.