Moving to or from Toms River?
Ocean County's seat and Jersey Shore gateway — home to the historic Ocean County Historical Museum, Seaside Heights' boardwalk (15 minutes east), and a community that became nationally known for its Little League World Series victory in 1998.
- 95,000 City population
- 625,000 Metro area
- 1767 Founded
- Ocean County / Jersey Shore Region
Why people move to Toms River.
- Being Ocean County's seat and the Jersey Shore gateway
- 1998 Little League World Series victory
- Being the subject of 'Toms River' (2013 Pulitzer-winning nonfiction)
- Seaside Heights boardwalk access (15 min east)
- Island Beach State Park access
- Ocean County College
Toms River made national news in 1998 when its Little League team won the Little League World Series — the first New Jersey team and first team from the Eastern US in years to win. The victory was a community-defining moment. More seriously, Toms River was also the subject of Dan Fagin's Pulitzer Prize-winning 2013 book 'Toms River' about a decades-long battle over chemical contamination and childhood cancer clusters linked to former Ciba-Geigy manufacturing.
Where people live in Toms River.
A quick guide to Toms River's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown Toms River
Historic core
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Silverton
Residential neighborhood
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Ocean Gate (nearby)
Small waterfront town
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Pine Beach (nearby)
Waterfront borough
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Seaside Heights (15 min east)
Famous boardwalk town
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Brick (adjacent)
Neighboring township
Where people spend their time in Toms River.
- Seaside Heights Boardwalk Seaside Heights
- Island Beach State Park Seaside Park
- Ocean County Historical Museum Downtown Toms River
- Cattus Island County Park Toms River
- Jenkinson's Boardwalk (Point Pleasant) Point Pleasant Beach
- Barnegat Bay East Toms River
Planning a Toms River move.
- Hurricane risk is real; Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of Ocean County in 2012
- Summer beach traffic affects the Garden State Parkway June-August
- Property taxes in NJ are high
- NYC commute is 90-120 minutes via NJT
Moving in Toms River: FAQ.
Was Toms River really hit that badly by Sandy?
Yes, significantly — parts of Toms River, especially barrier-island areas like Ortley Beach and South Seaside Park, were devastated. Many homes and businesses were destroyed or permanently lost. Recovery has been extensive but not complete. Before buying near the water, research specific flood history and current insurance requirements. Coastal resilience investments continue.
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