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Toms River

#8 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Ocean County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 181 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Toms River is a suburb of New York City with a population of 88,707. Toms River is in Ocean County. Living in Toms River offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Toms River there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Toms River and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Toms River are above average.
    About Toms River...
    Population
    88,707

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $281,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,379
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Toms River Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Toms River

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,167
    National
    $55,322
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    Toms River Reviews

    181 reviews
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    There are several nice places in Toms River, but there are also places to stay away from.The town is very big and its hard to sum it all into one review because it changes depending on where you are. There are many great places to eat and shop, theres always something to do around the town and it is very close to the beach!
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    I cannot imagine growing up any place else than Toms River, New Jersey. It has a prime location that cannot be beat. Only an hour an a half train ride from New York City and an hour and a half drive to Philadelphia, its always easy to access two major American cities. Not only is Toms River easily accessible, but it is the best location in the summer. It is just 15 minutes from Seaside Park beach and boardwalk, making it a hit destination in the warm months of the year. From boating to jet skiing to kayaking and more you can never be bored in Toms River. I can honestly say that I would not be the person I am today had I not had the memorable childhood I had growing up here. Especially now that I have gone away for school, there is nothing I love more than Toms River.
    Its a great town to grow up in and very family oriented. I love how centrally located it is between the beach, Philadelphia, and New York. The only downside is the amount of families that are being forced to move out because of a religious population growing. Sadly the town of toms river is on a rapid decline lately.