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Toms River, NJ vs West Long Branch, NJ

CategoryToms River, NJWest Long Branch, NJ
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$357K

Lower price

$612K
Median Rent$2K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$97K$114K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk ScoreCar-dependentCar-dependent
Transit ScoreMinimal transitMinimal transit

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/AN/A

More bikeable

CommuteN/A81 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+B

Safer

Violent CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateGood

Cleaner air

Community
Schools7.2/10

Better schools

5/10
Best for
Families looking for good schoolsFirst‑time home buyersPeople who drive daily
Families with childrenRetireesThose who value a suburban lifestyle

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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