At a Glance
Median Income
$125,585
$51,872 per capita
Home Value
$469,900
Zillow: $646,935
Median Rent
$1,778/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
306/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Dumont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dumont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dumont a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dumont residents earn a median household income of $125,585 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,872. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dumont is $469,900 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $646,935. Median rent is $1,778/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Dumont reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 306/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.8% of adults in Dumont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dumont has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population18,072
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density9,268/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,585
Per Capita$51,872
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
A+
Home Value$469,900
Rent$1,778
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$646,935
Housing Units6,815
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property306/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault28/100K
Burglary11/100K
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation106 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries35
Did You Know?
Dumont was founded in 1894.
The median home in Dumont was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
