Housing data for South Toms River Borough, NJ
South Toms River Borough, NJ has an estimated 3,716 residents and 1,105 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a borough in Ocean County.
22.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $2,063 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+1.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 3,716 (±23)
- Housing units
- 1,105 (±83)
- Households that rent
- 22.3%
- Median gross rent
- $2,063
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +1.9%
What stands out in South Toms River Borough
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.0% (±6.9 points) in South Toms River Borough, lower than in Ocean County (8.3%).
Homes built before 1980: 83.7% (±12.9 points) in South Toms River Borough, higher than in Ocean County (48.3%).
Working from home: 4.3% (±4.5 points) in South Toms River Borough, lower than in Ocean County (12.5%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 9.8% (±4.2 points) in South Toms River Borough, lower than in Ocean County (18.3%).
- Types of homes in South Toms River Borough
- Age of homes in South Toms River Borough
- Commute and cars in South Toms River Borough
- How long people stay in South Toms River Borough
Housing in South Toms River Borough at a glance
- Median rent: $2,063 median gross rent a month
- Rent burden: 60.4% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 22.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $103,503 median household income
- Home values: $299,700 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,915 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $6,040 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 90.7% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 83.7% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 92.7% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 28.0 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +1.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 9.8% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 8.4% of homes have more than 1 person per room
South Toms River Borough against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| South Toms River Borough | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,716 (±23) | 654,362 (exact) | 9,343,809 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,105 (±83) | 296,357 (±123) | 3,791,354 (±469) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 22.3% (±7.1 points) | 19.3% (±0.7 points) | 36.2% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $2,063 (±$235) | $1,755 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $103,503 (±$5,710) | $89,863 (±$1,555) | $103,556 (±$513) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $299,700 (±$24,583) | $398,400 (±$3,284) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,040 (±$417) | $6,562 (±$55) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 83.7% (±12.9 points) | 48.3% (±1.0 points) | 62.8% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 28.0 minutes (±3.5) | 30.0 minutes (±0.5) | 30.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 86.6% (±11.2 points) | 88.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 36.1 years (±3.4) | 41.2 years (±0.2) | 40.1 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
South Toms River Borough covers 1.2 square miles of land, about 3,212 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Toms River Borough has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,648 (±39) | 3,716 (±23) | +1.9% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 1,129 (±73) | 1,105 (±83) | −2.1% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,778 (±$54) | $2,063 (±$235) | +16.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $185,900 (±$11,754) | $299,700 (±$24,583) | +61.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $82,994 (±$5,079) | $103,503 (±$5,710) | +24.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,723 (±$72) | $1,915 (±$181) | +11.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,675 (±$132) | $6,040 (±$417) | +29.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 20.8% (±5.7 points) | 22.3% (±7.1 points) | +1.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.6% (±12.3 points) | 0.0% (±17.0 points) | −14.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in South Toms River Borough
In 2025, the South Toms River Police Department reported 132 violent and 502 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Ocean County, the departments that report recorded 113 violent and 650 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
Places near South Toms River Borough
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachwood Borough | 0.8 mi | $2,335 | $352,600 | 7.5% |
| Holiday City South | 1.9 mi | $1,821 | $266,700 | 10.5% |
| Berkeley Township | 2.0 mi | $1,683 | $310,000 | 11.1% |
| Pine Beach Borough | 2.0 mi | $1,563 | $457,800 | 5.6% |
| Silver Ridge | 2.2 mi | $1,375 | $226,500 | 10.9% |
| Holiday Heights | 2.7 mi | — | $338,900 | 4.0% |
| Island Heights Borough | 3.4 mi | $1,750 | $546,800 | 6.0% |
| Ocean Gate Borough | 3.9 mi | $1,604 | $358,000 | 17.5% |
Places in New Jersey most like South Toms River Borough
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manville Borough | $1,844 | $354,300 | $93,333 | 23.0% |
| Willingboro Township | $2,112 | $270,300 | $98,200 | 15.7% |
| White Horse | $2,046 | $308,200 | $105,758 | 11.0% |
| North Middletown | $2,186 | $357,100 | $116,210 | 25.2% |
| Kenvil | $2,220 | $365,600 | $85,288 | 13.1% |
| Elmer Borough | $1,741 | $227,300 | $95,357 | 32.4% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across New Jersey.
HUD Fair Market Rent for South Toms River Borough, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,671 | $1,847 | $2,283 | $2,927 | $3,241 |
HUD income limits for South Toms River Borough, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,550 | $49,250 | $76,000 |
| 2 people | $33,800 | $56,250 | $86,850 |
| 3 people | $38,000 | $63,300 | $97,700 |
| 4 people | $42,200 | $70,300 | $108,550 |
| 5 people | $45,600 | $75,950 | $117,250 |
| 6 people | $49,000 | $81,550 | $125,950 |
| 7 people | $52,350 | $87,200 | $134,650 |
| 8 people | $55,750 | $92,800 | $143,300 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Monmouth-Ocean, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $140,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Toms River Borough
What is the average rent in South Toms River Borough, NJ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in South Toms River Borough is $2,063 (±$235) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
Are renters in South Toms River Borough rent-burdened?
60.4% of renting households in South Toms River Borough pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in South Toms River Borough?
South Toms River Borough has an estimated 241 (±82) renting households, 22.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in South Toms River Borough?
The median household income in South Toms River Borough is $103,503 (±$5,710) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Toms River Borough, NJ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $299,700 (±$24,583) for owner-occupied homes in South Toms River Borough (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in South Toms River Borough?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in South Toms River Borough, NJ is $1,915 (±$181) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is South Toms River Borough growing?
In South Toms River Borough, the number of residents went from 3,648 in 2015–2019 to 3,716 in 2020–2024 (+1.9%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Toms River borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Toms River borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Toms River borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Toms River borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Toms River borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Toms River borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Toms River borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Monmouth-Ocean, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Monmouth-Ocean, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: South Toms River Police Department (ORI NJ0152900)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Toms River borough, Ocean County, New Jersey (county subdivision:69510, in state:34 county:029).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .