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Dumont, NJ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Aaliyah Kelly

Life in Dumont as a young professional

Hi all, I work in food service and The median home value here is around $469,900, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has impr...

2 replies 15 upvotes living
Audrey J.

Unpopular opinion about Dumont

OK so Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,778/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitely rising, b...

7 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Autumn J.

Anyone else love living in Dumont?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $469,900 on average. It's a a small town city with about 18,072 people. Rent is about $1,778/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,778 for rent here. Public transit needs a...

3 replies 13 upvotes living
Autumn J.

Moving from Chicago to Dumont next month

First post here. I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing...

2 replies 11 upvotes moving
Levi Alvarez

Moving to Dumont for work -advice?

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

1 replies 10 upvotes moving
Autumn J.

Couple moving to Dumont from out of state

Alright, Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

3 replies 12 upvotes moving
Audrey J.

Commute times in Dumont -how bad?

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,778/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surfa...

2 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Audrey J.

Studio apartments in Dumont -options?

Crime rate is something to consider -Dumont sits at 34.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,778/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas a...

2 replies 6 upvotes housing
Audrey J.

Job market in Dumont for tech?

Random thought, I've been here for 20 years and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in cer...

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