New York City · suburban

Toms River, NJ

Ocean County's sprawling shore-adjacent city — lowest property taxes in NJ's commuter orbit, Barnegat Bay access, and the most affordable detached homes in the metro. Remote/hybrid workers have discovered it.

waterfrontcommunity

7/10

Schools

91 min

To New York City

$380K

Median home

$7K

Annual tax

Walk score

What stands out

·Lowest property taxes in NJ
·Barnegat Bay boating & fishing
·Sub-$400K detached homes
·Island Beach State Park nearby

Nearby towns

Lacey Township, NJ →Lavallette, NJ →Brick Township, NJ →Point Pleasant Beach, NJ →Manasquan, NJ →Wall Township, NJ →

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