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Toms River, New Jersey

Introduction to Toms River, New Jersey

Toms River, New Jersey, in Ocean county, is 51 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . Part of the surrounding Monmouth - Ocean metro area, Toms River is home to some 86,327 residents.

Toms River History

It is a common belief that the town of Toms River was named after Thomas Luker, a local ferryman. Originally, it was a part of the Township of Shrewsbury. Toms River was founded in 1768 as Dover Township and was incorporated on February 21, 1798. In 1914, Toms River made an initial attempt to secede from Dover Township, but it as unsuccessful. A second attempt was made in 1926. Though it is still a part of Wider township, the area was renamed Toms River on November 14, 2006.

Toms River and nearby Attractions

  • Ocean County Historical Museum
  • Cattus Island County Park
  • Waterhouse Museum
  • Winding River Park Ice Skating
  • Dover Twp Shelter Cove Beach
  • Insectropolis

Things To Do In Toms River

Toms River offers dinner and sightseeing cruises on the River Lady. In addition, the town also includes public golf courses, parks, museums and ice-skating facilities for its residents and visitors. You can also spend your leisure hours at the shopping centers and movie theaters of Toms River.

Toms River Transportation

The closest major airport is Philadelphia International.

Toms River Higher Education

Ocean County College is the local college.

Comparative Profile of Toms River, NJ

Comparing Toms River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men74
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity34
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty84
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use53
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents36
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals14
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