Best for affordability: Toms River, New Jersey
Toms River, New Jersey looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and home price.
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Toms River, New Jersey looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and home price.
Toms River, New Jersey is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on sunshine.
Toms River, New Jersey needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 93,235 | 88,791 |
| Elevation | 13 ft(4 m) | 20 ft(6 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $546,158 | $446,520 |
| Median Rent | $2,896 | $3,080 |
| Median Income | $95,570 | $113,980 |
| Rent Burden | 36% | 32% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr | 294 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 82°F | 64°F |
| Comfort Score | 79/100Great | 67/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 13°F | 41°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 75"(191 cm) | 50"(127 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 4"(10 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 41 (Avg)1 days > 100 | AQI 44 (Avg)44 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Transit Score | 39 | N/A |
| Safety Score | 78 / 100 | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | 7.2/10 | 4/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 54%Cable: 99% | Fiber: 93%Cable: 100% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 47.1 years | N/A |
| College Educated | 59% | N/A |
| Remote Workers | 18% | N/A |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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