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Rumson, New Jersey

Introduction to Rumson, New Jersey

Rumson, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 6 miles E of Middletown, New Jersey (center to center) and 25 miles S of New York, New York. The town has a population of 7,137.

Rumson History

The area now known as Rumson, was originally known as "Navarumsunk", a name given by the Native Americans. However, it was shortened to "Rumson" in 1663. The community was officially incorporated as a borough in 1907. Besides "Rumson", the area was also known as Port Washington, Black Point and Oceanic. The area was purchased by the English settlers in pieces. The first was purchased on January 25th, 1665 and the rest was purchased in parts on April 7th and June 5th, 1665.

Rumson and Nearby Attractions

  • Point Pleasant Historical Society Museum
  • Gateway National Recreation Area
  • Meadow Ridge Park
  • Fort Wadsworth
  • Staten Island Botanical Garden
  • New York Aquarium

Things To Do In Rumson

Staten Island Zoo, Staten Island Botanical Garden and New York Aquarium have an array of interesting flora and fauna on display. Several museums located in the area including Havens Homestead Museum, Point Pleasant Historical Society Museum, Steamboat Dock Museum, Historic Richmond Town and Scandinavian East Coast Museum, all of which have historical artifacts on display. Poricy Park Conservancy, Highland Beach and Sea Bright Beach offer provisions for various recreational activities.

Rumson Transportation

Air transportation is available from John F Kennedy International Airport.

Rumson Higher Education

Colleges and universities located nearby include Monmouth University, CUNY College of Staten Island and Brookdale Community College.

High Points

Rumson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyRumson Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRumson Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRumson Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRumson Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRumson Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRumson College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRumson People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Rumson Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Rumson Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Rumson, NJ

Comparing Rumson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built23
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime97
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