How many renters in Toms River, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.9% (±6.2 points) of renting households in Toms River, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.9% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.6% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Toms River
| Share of income spent on rent | Toms River | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±3.2 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.4% (±3.8 points) | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.4% (±4.3 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.1% (±4.5 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±3.5 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.6% (±5.1 points) | 50.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Toms River against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| Toms River | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.9% (±6.2 points) | 58.4% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.6% (±5.1 points) | 50.3% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±1.6 points) | 35.2% (±1.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,416 (±$7,559) | $58,423 (±$2,802) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,731 (±$73) | $1,755 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Toms River, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Ocean County (58.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ocean County, Toms River ranks 18 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 135 of 237.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Toms River
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River | — | 46.9% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Leisure Village East | 3.3 mi | 86.8% (±66.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leisure Village | 3.4 mi | 80.2% (±15.5 points) | Higher |
| Silver Ridge | 3.4 mi | 71.9% (±65.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Lake Park | 3.8 mi | 58.5% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holiday City South | 3.8 mi | 33.5% (±36.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Toms River Borough | 4.0 mi | 60.4% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Beach Borough | 4.2 mi | 56.9% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Island Heights Borough | 4.3 mi | 26.2% (±58.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Leisure Village, NJ (80.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | New Egypt | 65.8% (±30.4 points) |
| 13 | Mystic Island | 63.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 14 | Pine Ridge at Crestwood | 62.5% (±49.7 points) |
| 15 | Barnegat | 60.7% (±31.5 points) |
| 16 | Pine Lake Park | 58.5% (±22.9 points) |
| 17 | Cedar Glen Lakes | 52.4% (±92.4 points) |
| 18 | Toms River | 46.9% (±6.2 points) |
| 19 | Dover Beaches South | 39.3% (±31.8 points) |
| 20 | Forked River | 35.7% (±34.4 points) |
| 21 | Leisure Village West | 34.0% (±34.1 points) |
| 22 | Beach Haven West | 33.9% (±58.8 points) |
| 23 | Leisure Knoll | 33.8% (±55.5 points) |
| 24 | Holiday City South | 33.5% (±36.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Ocean County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Toms River is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Toms River Township, whose figures include it.
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 Toms River
Are renters in Toms River rent-burdened?
46.9% of renting households in Toms River pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Toms River spend on rent?
The median renting household in Toms River, NJ spends 29.1% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Toms River CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Toms River CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Toms River CDP, New Jersey
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Toms River CDP, New Jersey (place:73110, in state:34).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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