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Toms River, NJ

Toms River, NJ is a mid-sized city with a diverse economy in pharma, finance and growing residential neighborhoods.

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Population
77,963
-1.90% YoY
Median rent
$3,151/mo
Median home
$818k
Sunny days/yr
190
School rating
7.5/10
Walk score
31/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 62.3/100

Job market

Median income$100,028
Unemployment5.1%
Job growth (yoy)2%

Top industries

PharmaFinanceLogisticsHealthcare

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Walk & schools

School Rating

7.5/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score31/100
Transit score18/100
Bike score31/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index4.5
Property crime index32.4

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index127.6

100 = US national average. Above average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Apr–May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Shoulder
Jul, Mar
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Jan–Feb (cold)
Sun
Mixed skies
Rain
Moderate rainfall

Summers average 84°F, winters 31°F. moderate rainfall; mixed skies.

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