Living in South Toms River, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Toms River · Census data 2020–2024
South Toms River has 3,716 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $103,503 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $299,700, the median rent is $2,063/month.
South Toms River at a glance
- Population
- 3,716
- Median age
- 36.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $103,503State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $299,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,063/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is South Toms River a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Toms River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Toms River the median home value is $299,700, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,063 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,915 a month in housing costs.
South Toms River median household income
The median household income in South Toms River is $103,503 and the income per person is $31,795. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in South Toms River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,105
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.44
South Toms River demographics
- Population
- 3,716
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 1,079
- Foreign-born
- 19.6%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Toms River ›
Education in South Toms River
15.6% of adults 25 and older in South Toms River have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Toms River
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
South Toms River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Toms River | 3,716 | $103,503 | $299,700 | $2,063 |
| Beachwood | 11,088 | $106,858 | $352,600 | $2,335 |
| Pine Beach | 2,306 | $142,920 | $457,800 | $1,563 |
| Holiday City South | 4,270 | $51,660 | $266,700 | $1,821 |
| Berkeley | 44,634 | $66,008 | $310,000 | $1,683 |
| Silver Ridge | 1,279 | $32,293 | $226,500 | $1,375 |
| Holiday Heights | 2,121 | $58,297 | $338,900 | — |
| Island Heights | 1,720 | $109,231 | $546,800 | $1,750 |
| Ocean Gate | 1,599 | $69,397 | $358,000 | $1,604 |
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What is the median household income in South Toms River, NJ?
The median household income in South Toms River is $103,503, about the same as the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Toms River?
The median home value in South Toms River is $299,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in South Toms River?
The median gross rent in South Toms River is $2,063 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is South Toms River, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in South Toms River?
The median age in South Toms River is 36.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in South Toms River?
The average commute to work in South Toms River is 28 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Toms River?
The unemployment rate in South Toms River is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Toms River?
15.6% of adults in South Toms River have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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