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Rumson, NJ

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An idyllic suburb on the cusp of Manhattan

Upscale Luxurious Suburban Family-Friendly Riverside Coastal Scenic Lush Picturesque Commuter

Situated between the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers, Rumson is a picturesque town teeming with natural beauty in Monmouth County. Families flock to Rumson for its short commute times to Manhattan, excellent schools, scenic neighborhoods, and charming small-town atmosphere.

River Road, Rumson’s main thoroughfare, links the small business districts in town, which consist of delectable restaurants, cozy cafes, mom-and-pop stores, and more. Outdoor recreation abounds in Rumson, with plenty of opportunities for boating, fishing, golfing, and exploring the borough’s six versatile parks. Rumson is convenient to beach access in Sea Bright and Monmouth Beach as well as the expansive Monmouth Mall in nearby Eatontown. Rumson is accessible to Manhattan and its many world-class amenities in about an hour via car, ferry, or train.

Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Forrestdale Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

525 Students

10
out of 10

Deane-Porter Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

384 Students

Rating Unavailable

Forrestdale Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

525 Students

10
out of 10

Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School

Public

Grades 9-12

876 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Huber Woods Environmental Center
  • Hartshorne Woods Park
  • Twin Lights State Historic Site
  • Murray Farmhouse and Barn
  • Poricy Brook Fossil Beds

Airports

  • John F Kennedy International
  • Newark Liberty International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.