YOU'RE READING THE Local's edition
Toms River: Where community and coast connect.
Toms River offers a blend of suburban tranquility and bustling commercial areas. The atmosphere is family-friendly, with a strong emphasis on community events and outdoor recreation. You'll find a mix of year-round residents and seasonal visitors enjoying the Jersey Shore lifestyle.
COMMUNITY GUIDE · OCEAN COUNTY
Ocean County, Ocean County
City Snapshot
Population
637,229
County
Ocean County
Timezone
America/New_York
Median Income
$82,379
Quick Numbers
Tap to call
Emergency Services
Poison Control
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Domestic Violence Hotline
Child Abuse Hotline
Veterans Crisis Line
Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus
This Week
Candle lighting
2026-09-12 at 7:56 PM
Rosh Hashana (Day 2)
2026-09-13
Havdalah (45 min)
2026-09-13 at 7:54 PM
Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi
2026-09-14
Ganesh Chaturthi
2026-09-14
Community Leaders
A
C
