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Toms River, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
93,915
Population
2,408/sq mi density
$95,759
Median Income
$48,487 per capita
$377,800
Home Value
$448,732 Zillow
$1,678
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
278 sunny days/yr
403
Violent Crime/100K
2,953 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$95,759 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$377,800 home value, $1,678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
403 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Toms River enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 40.7 sq mi (105.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9949°N, 74.1878°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ocean County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Jersey Regional (LLY) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 129 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Toms River has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").