City Intelligence

Toms River, NJ

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Toms River. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

84/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentA+
WeatherA+

Population

64,313

Median Home

$357K

Median Income

$97K

Zip Codes Covered

1

With a population of 64,313, Toms River is a mid-sized NJ city. Median household income is $97K with homes valued around $357K. The city scores highest in environment (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Toms River, NJ. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$357K

Vacancy Rate

10.0%

Owner-Occupied

81%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Toms River, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

08753

Area Stats

Pop: 64,313

Home Value: $357K

Toms River Area Map

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Schools Near Toms River

Schools in and around Toms River, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (9)

Bayville Elementary School

Berkeley Township Elementary School

Cedar Grove Elementary School

Drum Point Road Elementary School

Emma Havens Young Elementary School

Island Heights Elementary School

Joseph A. Citta Elementary School

Ocean Gate Elementary School

Osbornville Elementary School

Middle Schools (9)

H & M Potter School

Lake Riviera Middle School

OCEAN CO JDC

Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center

Ocean Regional School

OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy

Toms River Intermediate School East

Toms River Intermediate School North

Toms River Intermediate School South

High Schools (2)

Toms River High School North

Toms River High School South

Private Schools (7)

DONOVAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

MESIVTA OF EATONTOWN

OCEAN ACADEMY

OCEAN COUNTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

ST JOSEPH GRADE SCHOOL

THE GODDARD SCHOOL

WESTMINSTER NURSERY SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Toms River stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentA+
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Toms River and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.