Rumson is a borough in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,343, an increase of 221 (+3.1%) from the 2010 census count of 7,122, which in turn reflected a decline of 15 (−0.2%) from 7,137 in 2000. Rumson was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 15, 1907, from portions of Shrewsbury Township, based on results of a referendum held on June 18, 1907. The borough has been one of the state's highest-income communities. In the 2013–2017 American Community Survey, Rumson had a median household income of $158,229 (ranked 24th in the state) and included 43…

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How Rumson ranks

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#1Fewest uninsured in NJ #2Most active in NJ #4Highest income in NJ All NJ rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code07760

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Living in Rumson

Housing in Rumson

$2.38M▲ 13.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Rumson home is worth about $2,378,000, up 13.2% in a year, 310% above the New Jersey typical home.

A seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market12

Sale-to-list98.8%

Sold in May6

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Safety in Rumson

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Rumson's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Rumson 0.4

New Jersey 2.2

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

Rumson 3.5

New Jersey 14.3

U.S. 17.7

FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Rumson

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Health Grade A+

Healthier than 99% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New Jersey

22better than NJ·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▲ 1▼ 5 close Habits 3▲ 1▼ 0 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 5▲ 0 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNJ 14.3% · better 4.1%Fewer uninsured adultsNJ 11.3% · better 9%More adults who have had cancerNJ 7.5% · worse

Care nearby

Riverview Medical CenterRed Bank · 3.2 mi · ER

Red Bank Community Health CenterRed Bank · 3.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Rumson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rumson →

Natural hazards in Rumson

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌊 Coastal flooding

805Does Rumson flood?paid flood claims since 1978 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Rumson MapRumson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rumson →

Climate in Rumson

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Rumson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 28°Winter

60° / 43°Spring

83° / 65°Summer

66° / 49°Fall

How much snow does Rumson get?About 25 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 3, with the last in spring around Apr 9.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Rumson →

Schools in Rumson

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School Grade A+

The public schools Rumson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 99% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#6Best public schoolsof 457 in NJ

DistrictRumson Borough School DistrictSchools4

Deane-Porter Elementary School A+Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 411 students Holy Cross AcademyElementary · Grades PK–8 · 207 students Forrestdale School A+Middle · Grades 4–8 · 498 students Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School A+High · Grades 9–12 · 816 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.