How long do people stay in their homes in South Toms River Borough, NJ?
9.8% (±4.2 points) of households in South Toms River Borough, NJ moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.6% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 9.8% (±4.2 points)
- Since before 2000
- 33.6%
When households in South Toms River Borough moved in
| Moved in | South Toms River Borough | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 2.5% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 8.6% (±3.8 points) | 15.8% | 17.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 36.8% (±8.1 points) | 40.8% | 39.0% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 19.7% (±11.7 points) | 21.0% | 18.0% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 14.9% (±6.6 points) | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 18.7% (±5.8 points) | 9.2% | 11.1% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In South Toms River Borough, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is lower than in Ocean County (18.3%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (21.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near South Toms River Borough
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Toms River Borough | — | 9.8% (±4.2 points) | — |
| Beachwood Borough | 0.8 mi | 13.2% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holiday City South | 1.9 mi | 17.3% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berkeley Township | 2.0 mi | 15.2% (±1.8 points) | Higher |
| Pine Beach Borough | 2.0 mi | 18.2% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Ridge | 2.2 mi | 14.2% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holiday Heights | 2.7 mi | 18.2% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Island Heights Borough | 3.4 mi | 10.9% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Gate Borough | 3.9 mi | 19.7% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Berkeley Township, NJ (15.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Ship Bottom Borough | 13.8% (±5.0 points) |
| 28 | Lacey Township | 13.5% (±2.4 points) |
| 29 | Beachwood Borough | 13.2% (±3.5 points) |
| 30 | Lakehurst Borough | 13.1% (±6.5 points) |
| 31 | Island Heights Borough | 10.9% (±6.8 points) |
| 32 | Barnegat Light Borough | 10.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 33 | South Toms River Borough | 9.8% (±4.2 points) |
Showing 7 of 33 places in Ocean County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Toms River Borough
How often do people move in South Toms River Borough?
9.8% of households in South Toms River Borough, NJ moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does South Toms River Borough have?
33.6% of households in South Toms River Borough have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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