Signals
North Merrick
Toms River
Climate
70 · Top 50%
vs64 · Bottom 32%
Physical resilience
93 · Top 9%
vs47 · Bottom 39%
Housing affordability
78 · Bottom 47%
vs82 · Top 48%
Access
97 · Top 23%
vs77 · Bottom 19%
Economic stability
74 · Top 19%
vs64 · Top 43%
Measured values
| Metric | North Merrick | Toms River | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,366 | 94,956 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $161,554 | $100,137 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $65,524 | $49,592 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 7,194/sq mi | 2,435/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $675,800 | $403,600 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,906 | $1,731 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 94.6% | 81.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.0% | 36.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 83°F | 86°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 25°F | 22°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 38.3" | 52.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 12 mi | 43 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 38.8 min | 31.8 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 42.8 | 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
North Merrick
Elevated or high exposure: coastal flooding, earthquake, hurricane.
Toms River
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind, coastal flooding, hurricane.
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Full profiles: North Merrick, NY · Toms River, NJ · How this is calculated: methodology