Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) F
Uncle Doods Donuts LLC
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gold Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Blue Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Due Back
Coffee Shop
Revolutionary Lounge and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
Detwiler Stadium
Stadium
USS Randolph Anchor
Attraction
Toms River Seaport Society
Museum
Toms River Seaport Society and Maritime Museum
Museum
Playdrome Lanes
Bowling Alley
RWJBarnabas Health Arena
Stadium
Maria Ressa Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Blackbeard's Cave
Theme Park
Ocean County Artists’ Guild
Art Gallery
John F. Peto Studio Museum
Museum
Marquee Orchard 10
Cinema
Food and Drink (62) C+
Paint & Sip Lounge
Bar
Chuck's Ice Cream
Sweets
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Sundaes Ice Cream
Sweets
Manhattan Bagel
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Spirits Unlimited
Alcohol
Boston Market
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Mahana Fresh
Fast Food
La Hacienda Tortilla Factor & Tacos
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Mister Softee Ice Cream
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Sawyer's Liquor Store
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Roy Rogers/Baskin Robbins;Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Fast Food
Roy Rogers
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Beachwood Community Center
Community Centre
Silver Ridge Park East Clubhouse
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Train Nation
Gym
Holiday Heights Homeowners Association
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Clubhouse 1
Community Centre
Clubhouse 2
Community Centre
Clubhouse B
Community Centre
Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse
Community Centre
Clubhouse A
Community Centre
Ocean County Youth Center
Community Centre
Groceries (11) F
Mandoli's Custom Cake Confectionary
Bakery
Mi Tienda Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Wallach's Farm Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite of Fischer
Grocery Store
RJ Sariling Atin
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Little Divisoria
Grocery Store
Parks (52) A+
Garfinkle Park
Park
Huddy Park
Park
Mathis Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Riverfront Landing County Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Manitou Park Basketball Courts & Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Mayo Park Playground
Playground
Mayo Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Whispering Pines Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Jakes Branch County Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (111) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Five Below
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
One Dollar Zone
Discount Store
Rainbow
Clothing
Carter's
Clothing
Kohl's
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Corinne Jewelers
Fashion
Beachwood Bicycles
Bicycle
Brillant Nails
Beauty
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Visionworks
Optician
Farm Stores
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Bangs Salon
Hairdresser
Traditions Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Aisle 23
Clothing
New Wave Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Jerry's Barber Styling
Hairdresser
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commute D

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Toms River.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations D-
Toms River Park & Ride
Bus Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Toms River is 123/100 - which is 1% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Toms River crime rates are 1,129 per 100k, which is 30% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,046 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
83 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Toms River is $80,145 - which is 9% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$80,145 A-
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Toms River Fire Company 1
Fire Station
Toms River First Aid Squad
Ambulance Station
Toms River Fire Company 2
Fire Station
Immediate Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Manitou Park Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Community Medical Center
Hospital
Toms River Family Medical
Clinic
Toms River Fire Company 2 Substation
Fire Station
Toms River Fire Company No. 2
Fire Station
Beachwood Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Rotem Dental Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Toms River Fire Company 1 Substation
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Dentist
Toms River Police Department
Police
Athwal Eye Associates
Doctor
Island Heights Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Dunn Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care Central Jersey
Clinic
Jersey Coast Nephrology
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Toms River home prices are $292,700 - which is 7% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$292,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools C+

The Toms River graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (16) F
St Joseph Grade School
Sung Star Academy & Learning Center
Walnut Street Elementary School
South Toms River Elementary School
Washington Street Elementary School
Ocean Trans Ed Center
Ocean Regional School
Pine Beach Elementary School
Ocean Academy
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Beachwood Elementary School
West Dover Elementary School
Island Heights Elementary School
Toms River Intermediate School North
Toms River Intermediate School South
East Dover Elementary School
Ocean County Christian Academy
Hooper Avenue Elementary School
Bayville Elementary School
Toms River Intermediate School East
Ocean Gate Elementary School
H & M Potter School
High Schools (8) D-
Toms River High School South
Ocean Regional School
Ocean Academy
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center
Toms River High School North
Ocean County Christian Academy
Toms River High School East
Ocean Co Jdc
Ocean Co Juv Det Ctr
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ratings A+

Toms River has an overall rating of 84% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes B-
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Toms River Area Facts

  • Toms River has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Toms River crime rates are 30% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Toms River is 1% higher than the New Jersey average

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A great place to live or work 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 15, 2019) Toms River is the seat of Ocean County government and there are many gated retirement communities in the area, so you're sure to find a good job here if you're an attorney or a physician. If not, you may have to look elsewhere to find a job, as I did. That said, I've lived here h ...Read More alf my life and highly recommend it for the shopping, family activities and proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. It really is a great place to visit or live. Read Less
Toms River, NJ - A fast experience! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 07, 2010) Toms River, NJ is a wonderful place to visit. With that being said, I was born and raised in NJ and find it to be a great place. Toms River is actually a small city located right along the River.

The city of Toms River is not what you may expect as a waterfront area as the prima ...Read More ry focus of the city is not actually the river that passes through. Although there are plenty of places to enjoy boating or other water activities, the primary focus in Toms River is the beautiful middle to upper class neighborhoods and wide selection of dining and shopping options.

Toms River offers many shopping options mostly in the form of malls and strip malls. Restaurants are plentiful and delicious New York style pizza is quite common, in addition Italian Bistro, French Cuisine and Greek can all be found. Sports Bars & Grilles are also very common here in addition to every major chain restaurant that I have ever seen! Toms River makes a great place to visit for the weekend or to relocate to! I would recommend Toms River for families, couples or even individuals; to those who enjoys a fast paced lifestyle. Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Toms River? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Garfinkle Park
      Huddy Park
      Mathis Veterans Memorial Park
      Riverfront Landing County Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Manitou Park Basketball Courts & Playground
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Detwiler Stadium
      USS Randolph Anchor
      Toms River Seaport Society
      Toms River Seaport Society and Maritime Museum
      Playdrome Lanes
      RWJBarnabas Health Arena
      Maria Ressa Auditorium
      Blackbeard's Cave

      Food & Drink

      Paint & Sip Lounge
      Chuck's Ice Cream
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Sundaes Ice Cream
      Manhattan Bagel
      McDonald's
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Toms River? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Toms River.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Toms River? The cost of living in Toms River is 123/100 - which is 1% higher than New Jersey.
      Toms River
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Toms River? Toms River crime rates are 1,129, which are 30% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,129 per 100k people

      51% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 89

      51% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Toms River? The median income in Toms River is $80,145 which is 9% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $80,14545% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,87134% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Toms River a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Community Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Athwal Eye Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Toms River home prices? Toms River home prices are $292,700 - which is 7% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $292,70058% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,45553% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Toms River have good schools? The Toms River graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      equal to the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Toms River a good place to live? Toms River has an overall rating of 84% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      5 total surveys

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