Rumson, NJ housing market
The typical Rumson home is worth about $2,378,000, up 13.2% in a year, 310% above the New Jersey typical home. Homes typically sell in 12 days, close to asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Rumson compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Rumson at a glance
A seller's market
Supply is tight — about 3 months of homes for sale at the current pace. Buyers should expect competition on well-priced homes.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Rumson | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,179,000 | $317,000 |
| 2018 | $1,212,000 | $330,000 |
| 2019 | $1,242,000 | $343,000 |
| 2020 | $1,248,000 | $358,000 |
| 2021 | $1,382,000 | $394,000 |
| 2022 | $1,647,000 | $441,000 |
| 2023 | $1,799,000 | $471,000 |
| 2024 | $1,955,000 | $511,000 |
| 2025 | $2,082,000 | $551,000 |
| 2026 | $2,201,000 | $568,000 |
| August 2026 | $2,378,000 | $580,000 |
Rumson and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumson | $2.38M | +13.2% | 12 | $250,001 |
| Sea Bright | $1.12M | +7.6% | — | $143,241 |
| Little Silver | $1.21M | +14.2% | 13 | $240,853 |
| Fair Haven | $1.62M | +11.2% | — | $250,001 |
| Monmouth Beach | $1.18M | +9.6% | 17 | $150,188 |
9.5 years of income
The typical Rumson home costs about 9.5 years of the town's median household income, more than across New Jersey (5.6 years).
How Rumson ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.