Toms River, New Jersey · ZIP 08753

Toms River — ZIP 08753

Toms River (08753) scores 71/100 — Good for Toms River. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $553K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100

Avg math proficiency31%

Avg reading proficiency46%

Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$553K

Median rent$2,672/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$553K

Median Rent

$2,672/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,098

Violent Crime

759

Property Crime

4,339

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ocean County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
North Dover Elementary School	PK–05	384	48%	57%
Cedar Grove Elementary School	PK–05	931	44%	46%
Silver Bay Elementary School	PK–05	585	41%	47%
Hooper Avenue Elementary School	KG–05	693	40%	55%
Washington Street Elementary School	KG–05	354	37%	42%
West Dover Elementary School	KG–05	387	32%	47%
Toms River Intermediate School East	06–08	1,271	27%	50%
East Dover Elementary School	KG–05	584	27%	34%
Toms River High School East	09–12	1,377	26%	55%
Walnut Street Elementary School	KG–05	727	25%	29%
Toms River Intermediate School North	06–08	970	24%	45%
Toms River High School North	09–12	1,861	23%	53%
Toms River High School South	09–12	1,463	13%	39%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

64,788

Median Income

$105K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

42.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08753 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 08753 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 08753 is approximately $553K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 08753 in Toms River has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.