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Introduction to Dumont, New Jersey
Dumont, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 5 miles W of Yonkers, New York and 13 miles N of New York, New York. The people of the town are in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Dumont has a population of 17,503.
Dumont History
Dumont was originally established as a part of the Borough of Schraalenburgh. It became a separate borough in 1894. Though it maintained the name Schraalenburgh for a few years, in 1898 it was named Dumont, honoring its first mayor Dumont Clarke. Dumont was originally spread over an area of 3 square miles, but strips of land were later ceded to a couple of its neighboring townships.
Dumont and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Dumont
There are many museums in and around the area which provide opportunities to learn about the local history and culture of the area. There are many parks in the region which serve as great places for relaxation as well as for participation in different recreational activities.
Dumont Transportation
Air transportation is available from Newark International Airport.
Dumont Higher Education
The area has numerous colleges and universities situated nearby, some of these are Fairleigh Dickinson University, Bergen Community College, Manhattan College, and Cuny Lehman College.
Dumont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Dumont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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