Population
Buckeye
99,844
Toms River
93,915
Median Income
Buckeye
$98,778
Toms River
$95,759
Home Value
Buckeye
$384,100
Toms River
$377,800
Rent
Buckeye
$1,742
Toms River
$1,678
Crime Rate
Buckeye
1.67
Toms River
1.34
Cost of Living
Buckeye
153.6
Toms River
158.5
Avg Temp
Buckeye
N/A
Toms River
N/A
Unemployment
Buckeye
4.8%
Toms River
4.8%
How Similar Are Buckeye & Toms River?
Toms River is Buckeye's #18 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Buckeye
99,844
Toms River
93,915
Both cities have similar populations — Buckeye at 99,844 and Toms River at 93,915.
Violent Crime
Buckeye
1.67
Toms River
1.34
Buckeye has a 19% higher violent crime than Toms River.
Property Crime
Buckeye
7.71
Toms River
11.20
Toms River has a 31% higher property crime than Buckeye.
Political Leaning
Buckeye
51.2%
Toms River
67.4%
Both cities lean Republican, but Toms River has a stronger Republican lean (24% difference).
Unemployment
Buckeye
4.8%
Toms River
4.8%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 1% difference.
Median Income
Buckeye
$98,778
Toms River
$95,759
Both cities have similar median income — just a 3% difference.
Home Values
Buckeye
$384,100
Toms River
$377,800
Both cities have similar home values — just a 2% difference.
Education
Buckeye
15.9%
Toms River
24.8%
Toms River has a 36% higher education than Buckeye.
Demographics
Buckeye
60.2%
Toms River
79.8%
Toms River has a 25% higher demographics than Buckeye.
Cost of Living
Buckeye
153.6
Toms River
158.5
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 3% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Buckeye and Toms River share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Toms River
Buckeye leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Buckeye leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDBuckeye has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,839 vs $2,328 in Toms River (21% lower). Buckeye has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,583 vs $1,889 in Toms River (16% lower). Buckeye scores 183.6 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 202.4 in Toms River.
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Housing Market — Buckeye leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBuckeye has a median property tax of $1,991 vs $6,414 in Toms River (69% lower). Buckeye has a vacancy rate of 8.0% compared to 9.7% in Toms River. Buckeye has a single-family homes of 95.2% compared to 82.5% in Toms River.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Buckeye leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBuckeye has a work from home of 17.5% compared to 12.7% in Toms River. Toms River has a per capita income of $48,487 vs $34,961 in Buckeye (28% higher). Buckeye has a government sector of 44.5% compared to 38.8% in Toms River.
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Crime & Safety — Toms River leads
Source: FBI UCRToms River has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.01 compared to 0.03 in Buckeye. Buckeye has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 5.70 compared to 9.93 in Toms River. Buckeye has a property crime clearance of 14.6% compared to 10.9% in Toms River.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Toms River leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauToms River has a bachelor's degree or higher of 24.8% compared to 15.9% in Buckeye. Toms River has a high school diploma or higher of 47.8% compared to 34.2% in Buckeye.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBuckeye has a population of 99,844, about 1.1x the size of Toms River (93,915). Buckeye skews younger with a median age of 35.4 vs 41.6.
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Buckeye
Toms River
Healthcare — Buckeye leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareBuckeye: 3.3 vs Toms River: 2.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute — Toms River leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSToms River has a bicycle of 0.2% compared to 0.0% in Buckeye. Buckeye has a work from home of 17.5% compared to 12.7% in Toms River. Toms River has a drive alone of 76.5% compared to 69.9% in Buckeye.
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