Toms River, NJ town hall & government
Toms River spent $117.2 million in the year to December 31, 2023, about $1,205 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Toms River's government.
Where Toms River's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 64%
- Fees & charges 21%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- From the federal government 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- Sales taxes 1%
- From the state 1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Toms River
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2024. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Toms River Regional School District
Toms River's K–12 school district, shared with Beachwood, Pine Beach and South Toms River. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 62%
- State 31%
- Federal 7%
Of the $20,943 per pupil, $12,770 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Toms River kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Toms River pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Toms River's government
Who represents Toms River
Toms River is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Christopher H. Smith. Mikie Sherrill is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.