Livability Score

65
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Uncle Doods Donuts LLC
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gold Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Blue Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Due Back
Coffee Shop
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Revolutionary Lounge and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
USS Randolph Anchor
Attraction
Toms River Seaport Society
Museum
Toms River Seaport Society and Maritime Museum
Museum
Detwiler Stadium
Stadium
Playdrome Lanes
Bowling Alley
Blackbeard's Cave
Theme Park
RWJBarnabas Health Arena
Stadium
Maria Ressa Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Ocean County Artists’ Guild
Art Gallery
John F. Peto Studio Museum
Museum
Marquee Orchard 10
Cinema
Food and Drink (2) F
Chuck's Ice Cream
Sweets
Sundaes Ice Cream
Sweets
La Hacienda Tortilla Factor & Tacos
Fast Food
Mister Softee Ice Cream
Sweets
Paint & Sip Lounge
Bar
Sawyer's Liquor Store
Alcohol
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Spirits Unlimited
Alcohol
Roy Rogers/Baskin Robbins;Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Fast Food
Roy Rogers
Fast Food
Manhattan Bagel
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Mahana Fresh
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Spirits
Alcohol
World Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
Boston Market
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Beachwood Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Silver Ridge Park East Clubhouse
Community Centre
Holiday Heights Homeowners Association
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Clubhouse 1
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse
Community Centre
Clubhouse 2
Community Centre
Clubhouse B
Community Centre
Clubhouse A
Community Centre
Train Nation
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Mandoli's Custom Cake Confectionary
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Mi Tienda Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Wallach's Farm Market
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Manitou Park Basketball Courts & Playground
Park
Mathis Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Garfinkle Park
Park
Huddy Park
Park
Jakes Branch County Park
Park
Riverfront Landing County Park
Park
Whispering Pines Park
Park
Mayo Park Playground
Playground
Mayo Park
Park
Mill Creek Park
Park
Deer Hollow Park
Park
Bayville Park
Park
Bey Lea Park
Park
Island Heights Methodist Camp Meeting Grounds
Park
Gavin's Galaxy
Playground
Castle Park
Playground
Toms River FC Oak Park Complex
Park
Skyview Park
Park
John Meagher Medal of Honor Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Wawa
Convenience Store
Beachwood Bicycles
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bangs Salon
Hairdresser
New Wave Barber Shop
Hairdresser
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
One Dollar Zone
Discount Store
Carter's
Clothing
Rainbow
Clothing
Five Below
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Brillant Nails
Beauty
Corinne Jewelers
Fashion
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Visionworks
Optician
Speedway
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Wawa
Convenience Store
ChazMaTazz
Clothing
Farm Stores
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in South Toms River.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Toms River Park & Ride
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in South Toms River is 115/100 - which is 5% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

South Toms River crime rates are 1,110 per 100k, which is 31% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
971 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
139 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A

The median income in South Toms River is $85,271 - which is 16% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$85,271 A+
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Manitou Park Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Beachwood Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Toms River Fire Company 2
Fire Station
Toms River Fire Company 1
Fire Station
Toms River First Aid Squad
Ambulance Station
Community Medical Center
Hospital
Immediate Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rotem Dental Care
Dentist
Holiday Heights Volunteer First Aid Squad
Ambulance Station
Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Toms River Family Medical
Clinic
Toms River Fire Company 1 Substation
Fire Station
Dunn Dental
Dentist
Toms River Fire Company 2 Substation
Fire Station
Toms River Fire Company No. 2
Fire Station
Manitou Park Volunteer Fire Department Station 18-1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Athwal Eye Associates
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care Central Jersey
Clinic
Jersey Coast Nephrology
Doctor
Holiday City Medical Center
Doctor
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

South Toms River home prices are $193,900 - which is 39% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$193,900 B
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The South Toms River graduation rate is 74% - which is 14% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
22% F
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (1) F
South Toms River Elementary School
Ocean Academy
Beachwood Elementary School
Pine Beach Elementary School
St Joseph Grade School
Toms River Intermediate School South
Walnut Street Elementary School
Sung Star Academy & Learning Center
Washington Street Elementary School
West Dover Elementary School
Ocean Trans Ed Center
Ocean Regional School
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Island Heights Elementary School
Bayville Elementary School
Toms River Intermediate School North
East Dover Elementary School
Ocean County Christian Academy
Ocean Gate Elementary School
Berkeley Township Elementary School
H & M Potter School
High Schools (0) F
Toms River High School South
Ocean Academy
Ocean Regional School
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center
Toms River High School North
Central Regional High School
Ocean County Christian Academy
Toms River High School East
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ratings F

South Toms River has an overall rating of 39% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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  • South Toms River has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • South Toms River crime rates are 31% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in South Toms River is 5% lower than the New Jersey average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Toms River? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Manitou Park Basketball Courts & Playground
      Mathis Veterans Memorial Park
      Garfinkle Park
      Huddy Park
      Jakes Branch County Park
      Riverfront Landing County Park
      Whispering Pines Park
      Mayo Park Playground

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Chuck's Ice Cream
      Sundaes Ice Cream
      La Hacienda Tortilla Factor & Tacos
      Mister Softee Ice Cream
      Paint & Sip Lounge
      Sawyer's Liquor Store
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Moe's Southwest Grill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Toms River? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in South Toms River.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Toms River? The cost of living in South Toms River is 115/100 - which is 5% lower than New Jersey.
      South Toms River
      115

      15% 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 South Toms River? South Toms River crime rates are 1,110, which are 31% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,110 per 100k people

      52% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 91

      52% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      28%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in South Toms River? The median income in South Toms River is $85,271 which is 16% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $85,27154% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,40318% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      38% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Toms River a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are South Toms River home prices? South Toms River home prices are $193,900 - which is 39% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $193,9005% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,81992% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      19% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does South Toms River have good schools? The South Toms River graduation rate is 74% - which is 14% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is South Toms River a good place to live? South Toms River has an overall rating of 39% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      39%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      39%

      1 total surveys

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