Toms River, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$455 Avg asking sale price
$22 Avg asking lease rate
9,239 SF Avg unit lease size
8,978 SF Avg building size for sale
5.82% Average cap rate

Toms River's Demographic Profile

Toms River has 39,610 households and a median income of $84,956, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +7% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 103,984
# Households 39,610
Median age 42
Median household income $84,956
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 8,170
5-year population change +7%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Toms River $281 10,059 SF 6.40%
South Toms River $219 12,501 SF 6.40%
Brick $377 6,533 SF 7.97%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Toms River $485 5,183 SF
Lakewood $967 11,975 SF
Lavallette $553 4,156 SF
Bayville $458 8,460 SF
Seaside Heights $525 5,539 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Brick $337 12,340 SF 6.67%
Brielle $400 38,823 SF 5.50%
Manasquan $400 38,823 SF 5.50%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Toms River

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

22 Unit Motel Prime Location /Boardwalk

Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

  • 8,752 SF Hospitality
  • $2,300,000
For Sale

24 Unit Motel Prime Location /Boardwalk

Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

  • 6,356 SF Hospitality
  • $2,800,000
For Sale

25 Unit Motel Prime Location /Boardwalk

Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

  • 8,933 SF Hospitality
  • $3,100,000
For Sale

703 Grand Central Ave

Lavallette, NJ 08735

  • 4,156 SF Retail Building
  • $2,300,000
For Sale

Seaside Heights Boardwalk

Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

  • 8,216 SF Retail Building
  • $6,500,000
For Sale

421 Ocean Blvd

Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

  • 1,400 SF Multifamily
  • $399,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Toms River pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Toms River $455 8,978 SF
South Toms River $213 9,882 SF
Lakewood $967 24,888 SF
Lavallette $1,348 4,578 SF
Bayville $458 8,460 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Toms River

For Sale

421 Ocean Blvd

Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

  • 1,400 SF Multifamily
  • $399,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Toms River alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Toms River or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Toms River 103,984 39,610 42 $84,956 3 8,170 7%
South Toms River 3,545 1,012 33 $80,787 3 264 4%
Lavallette 4,819 2,397 61 $101,177 2 429 22%
Bayville 22,584 7,989 40 $99,444 3 1,479 6%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Toms River, NJ and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Toms River

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Is Toms River a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Toms River offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Toms River?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Toms River. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Toms River?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Toms River. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Toms River compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Toms River. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Toms River acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Toms River, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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