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Toms River, NJ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Toms River
Toms River is the second most populous municipality in Ocean County, New Jersey. It has been voted the 14th quaintest city in the United States by Morgan Quitno Press. The…
Toms River is the second most populous municipality in Ocean County, New Jersey. It has been voted the 14th quaintest city in the United States by Morgan Quitno Press. The township also has the second-largest Halloween parade in the world. With hot summers and cold winters there are many indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy.
Toms River Climate & Geography
Toms River has a subtropical climate with hot summer humidity. The average annual high temperature is low 60’s and often peak at mid 80’s. during the summer months. The average annual low temperature is low 40’s that drop to low 20’s during the winter months. The average annual rainfall is 48 inches.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment Near Toms River
Residents enjoy expanding their art knowledge by visiting the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts. They also enjoy the Ocean County Historical Museum. Beer enthusiasts find their way to multiple breweries and film buffs are able to visit multiple theaters.
Toms River Cost of Living & Taxes
The median home cost is well above the national median. Food expenses are above average. An average effective property tax rate is 2.40 percent. This is significantly higher than the national average of 1.19 percent. Most retirement income is taxable besides military pensions. On the plus side, Social Security is not taxed.
Toms River Health Care
There are three hospitals and medical centers throughout Toms River. They are Community Medical Center-Toms River, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River, and Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center. Community Medical Center is New Jersey’s largest non-teaching hospital and is ranked High Performing in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Heart Failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 7 55+ communities in Toms River, 7 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are 5 large communities with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Toms River has 437 homes, the largest has 10636 homes, and the average communities consists of 2802 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Toms River. Approximately 28.6% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Lake Ridge is a gated communities with 926 homes, and Greenbriar Woodlands is another gated communities with 1250 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Toms River stay on the market for around 291 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $360,753, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Lake Ridge average around $444,307, while homes in Holiday City at Berkeley average around $356,205.
60 communities near Toms River
1,032 homes near Toms River
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,916 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,468 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,544 sq ft
|Duplex
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,238 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,126 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,328 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,232 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,182 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,092 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,008 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,210 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,615 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,436 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,042 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,034 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,124 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|1 baths
|889 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|1 baths
|841 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,724 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|1 baths
|858 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,462 sq ft
|Ranch
1 beds
|1 baths
|Adult Community
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,112 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,727 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,238 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,091 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,678 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,116 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,490 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,238 sq ft
|Ranch
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 7 55+ communities in Toms River, 7 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are 5 large communities with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Toms River has 437 homes, the largest has 10636 homes, and the average communities consists of 2802 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Toms River. Approximately 28.6% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Lake Ridge is a gated communities with 926 homes, and Greenbriar Woodlands is another gated communities with 1250 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Toms River stay on the market for around 291 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $360,753, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Lake Ridge average around $444,307, while homes in Holiday City at Berkeley average around $356,205.
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