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Toms river, NJ

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Toms river.

Population: 131,205 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Toms river, NJ is $476,378 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $383,333 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,999/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$476,378

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$476,378
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+37.5%
10-year appreciation
+94.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$476,378
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$383,333
Median list price
$419,333
Median price per sqft
$268
1-year sale-price change
-0.5%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
107
For-sale inventory
833
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
136
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
260

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,999/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,610/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,817/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,237/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,923/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,237/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
OFFICE OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, Ocean County Vocational Technical School District, Toms River Regional School District
Schools include
Ocean Regional School, Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center, Toms River High School North, Toms River High School South, Toms River Intermediate School East

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Ciba-Geigy Corp. (1.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
248

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,169
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
42,093

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
67
Nearest national park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (20 mi)
National parks include
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Gateway National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
Ocean County Airport (MJX) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT BARNABAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER, OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,077 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
25.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,382
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
77.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
159,471
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,553

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Toms riverState medianUS median
Median home value$476,378$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$383,333$555,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,999/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,382$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Toms river, NJ?
$476,378.
What is the median sale price in Toms river, NJ?
$383,333.
How long do homes take to sell in Toms river, NJ?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Toms river, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,999/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Toms river, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Toms river, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Toms river, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Toms river, NJ?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Toms river, NJ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ciba-Geigy Corp., 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve Toms river, NJ?
17 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Toms river, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 7.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Toms river, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Toms river, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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