At a Glance
Median Income
$95,759
$48,487 per capita
Home Value
$377,800
Zillow: $464,685
Median Rent
$1,678/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
12.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Toms River a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.9% (36% above 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 $464,685. 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.
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 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population93,915
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,408/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.1%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,759
Per Capita$48,487
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A
Home Value$377,800
Rent$1,678
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$464,685
Housing Units38,768
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Toms River was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
10.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.