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Toms River, NJ home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$528K1-yr changeUp3.0%

The typical home value in Toms River, NJ is $528K as of September 2026, up 3.0% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Toms River ZIP code, the median list price is $500K and homes spend a median of 56 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Toms River, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$528K
1-yr changeMedian across Toms River ZIPs
+3.0%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in Toms River
3
County
Ocean County

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12-month value trend

+3.0% over 12 months

Typical home value in Toms River over the last 12 months: $513K in Sep 2025 to $528K in Sep 2026 (+3.0%).

Sep 2025$513K

Sep 2026$528K

Median Zillow home value index across Toms River's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in Toms River was $528,150 in September 2026, up 3.0% over the past year. The median list price sat at $499,900, which suggests many sellers are pricing below the citywide typical value to attract buyers. There were 627 homes for sale in September 2026, with 218 new listings coming onto the market. Homes took a median of 56 days to sell, so buyers had some time to decide. About 20.1% of listings had a price cut, a sign that some sellers started too high. For a Toms River homeowner thinking about selling, the data points to a market where values are still rising but pricing realistically from the start matters.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Toms River, NJ?

Typical home value

$528K

Up3.0%YoY

Median list price

$500K

Days on market

56

Homes for sale

627

Price cuts

20.1%

New listings

218

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Toms River's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Toms River, NJ home prices over time

Typical home values in Toms River, NJ are up 3.0% over the past year, from $513K in September 2025 to $528K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Toms River, NJ, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$528,150+3.0%
September 2025$512,745No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Toms River ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Toms River, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

Toms River, NJ leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 56 days on market and 20% of listings with a price cut in the typical Toms River ZIP code, and 218 new listings against 627 active listings across Toms River, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Toms River housing market forecast 2027

+2.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Toms River ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 2.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Toms River rose 3.0%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Toms River?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Toms River shows typical home values rising 2.6% by September 2027, after a 3.0% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Toms River ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Toms River?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 4 Toms River ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Toms River, NJ home prices.

How much is a home in Toms River worth?

The typical home value in Toms River was $528,150 as of September 2026, up 3.0% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so an individual home may be worth more or less.

How long does it take to sell a home in Toms River?

Homes in Toms River spent a median of 56 days on the market as of September 2026. About 20.1% of listings had a price cut, which shows that overpricing can slow a sale.

How many homes are for sale in Toms River?

There were 627 homes for sale in Toms River as of September 2026, including 218 new listings that month. The median list price was $499,900.

Are home prices going up or down in Toms River, NJ?

Typical home values in Toms River, NJ are up 3.0% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Toms River, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

Toms River, NJ leans toward a buyer's market. Homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 56 days on market and 20% of listings with a price cut in the typical Toms River ZIP code, and 218 new listings against 627 active listings across Toms River, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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