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Toms River, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
At a Glance
How Toms River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Toms River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Toms River a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Toms River residents earn a median household income of $95,759 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,487. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Toms River is $377,800 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,732. Median rent is $1,678/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Toms River reports 403 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,953/100K.
Education
35.2% of adults in Toms River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Toms River has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.