Rumson, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
7,265 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
77.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,609,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,250 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monmouth County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monmouth County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 31
Feb 3 7 33
Mar 4 3 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 4 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, NJ State Senate District 13, NJ Assembly District 13, NJ
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Schools

Deane-Porter Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 5 star
Forrestdale School
<1 miles, NE • 5 star
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Colleges

Monmouth University
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Brookdale Community College
7 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Riverview Medical Center
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
Monmouth Medical Center
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
Bayshore Medical Center
10 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

John F Kennedy International Airport
23 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Laguardia Airport
30 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
43 miles, W • 1.4 star
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