At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$133,763 per capita
Home Value
$1,609,400
Zillow: $2,377,522
Median Rent
$2,351/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
351/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.7%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
6.9% smoking rate
How Rumson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rumson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rumson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rumson residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $133,763. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rumson is $1,609,400 , 471% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,377,522. Median rent is $2,351/month, with 28.9% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Rumson reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 351/100K.
Education
77.7% of adults in Rumson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(131% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rumson has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population7,265
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,433/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$133,763
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
B
Home Value$1,609,400
Rent$2,351
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$2,377,522
Housing Units2,478
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property351/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.7%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+34.0%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute44 min
Broadband99.1%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Rumson was built in 1967.
15.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
28.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.