Signals
Monsey
Toms River
Climate
71 · Top 47%
vs64 · Bottom 32%
Physical resilience
84 · Top 19%
vs47 · Bottom 39%
Housing affordability
0 · Bottom 1%
vs82 · Top 48%
Access
87 · Bottom 34%
vs77 · Bottom 19%
Economic stability
28 · Bottom 5%
vs64 · Top 43%
Measured values
| Metric | Monsey | Toms River | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,160 | 94,956 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $47,629 | $100,137 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $16,074 | $49,592 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 12,281/sq mi | 2,435/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $921,000 | $403,600 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,892 | $1,731 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 34.9% | 81.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 36.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 49.1% | 5.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 87°F | 86°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 26°F | 22°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 46.3" | 52.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 27 mi | 43 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 31.8 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 16.1 | 41.4 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Monsey
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Toms River
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind, coastal flooding, hurricane.
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