Fresno metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Oakhurst, CA
About Oakhurst
Oakhurst (~6,000 residents) is a Sierra Nevada foothill town on Highways 41 and 49, about 14–16 miles from Yosemite National Park's south entrance — the park's southern gateway community. Founded as a ranching settlement in 1858 under the name Fresno Flats, it was renamed Oakhurst by an Act of Congress in 1912. The town blends mountain-resort tourism with small-town life: the 1894 Little Church on the Hill, Fresno Flats Historical Village and Park (free pioneer-era settlement), the Golden Chain Theatre, the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, and the annual Mountain Heritage Days celebration. Bass Lake — "a mini Tahoe" — is a 10-minute drive for kayaking, boating, and fishing, and Lewis Creek Trail offers waterfall hikes.
Home prices in Oakhurst
The median list in Oakhurst is $472,000.
Top places in Oakhurst
- Yosemite National Park south entrance (~16 miles) — the main event
- Bass Lake — kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing (Miller's Landing rentals)
- Fresno Flats Historical Village and Park — free 19th-century settlement with restored homes, one-room school, jail
- Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad — scenic narrow-gauge train rides (April–November)
- Golden Chain Theatre — live melodramas and musicals
- Lewis Creek Trail — waterfall hike, dog-friendly
- Mountain Heritage Days (annual) — parade, live music, vendors
- Idle Hour Winery and South Gate Brewing Company
Commuting from Oakhurst
- About 45 miles northeast of central Fresno via SR 41 — roughly a 60–70 minute mountain drive. Oakhurst is a destination community; most residents work locally in tourism and services.
Oakhurst FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oakhurst, CA?
The median list in Oakhurst is $472,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Oakhurst, CA?
About 45 miles northeast of central Fresno via SR 41 — roughly a 60–70 minute mountain drive. Oakhurst is a destination community; most residents work locally in tourism and services.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.