Living in Toms River
Toms River is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 88,791 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 13%, #1,526 of 12,111), people who want to live by the sea (top 24%, #1,479 of 6,413), early retirees (top 30%, #3,183 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Toms River
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 6 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 20 min and sets around 22:35; in late June it sets around 2:29.
How Toms River ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 47 | #6,334 of 11,898 | #378 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 26 | #7,730 of 9,771 | #332 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,525 of 8,006 | #285 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 48 | #3,422 of 6,237 | #232 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #4,130 of 9,474 | #348 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,169 of 9,474 | #324 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #3,183 of 10,762 | #312 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 53 | #5,541 of 7,271 | #309 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 25 | #7,324 of 8,006 | #389 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #8,695 of 12,111 | #199 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 59 | #3,560 of 7,271 | #292 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #3,149 of 9,474 | #277 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 50 | #9,031 of 18,063 | #217 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #5,438 of 16,523 | #175 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #12,931 of 18,063 | #190 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,500 of 16,523 | #341 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #3,879 of 21,167 | #311 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,526 of 12,111 | #79 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,479 of 6,413 | #105 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 48 | #6,554 of 12,111 | #420 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Beachwood (New Jersey) 2 km
- Bayville (New Jersey) 6 km
- Holiday City-Berkeley 7 km
- Pine Lake Park 7 km
- Forked River 13 km
- Brick 13 km
- Crestwood Village 14 km
- Lakewood (New Jersey) 16 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.