Rumson, New Jersey

About Rumson

Rumson is a close-knit town in eastern New Jersey, home to 7,191 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Rumson is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 5.07 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,418 residents per square mile.

📰 Rumson News Today

• Exclusive | The Hamptons have competition and it’s a ‘secret’ NJ coastal town 45 minutes from NYC New York Post · Aug 13
• Rumson, NJ Enters Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Market With Record-Breaking $26M Listing 95.9 The RAT · Aug 17
• 85 Lafayette St, Rumson, NJ 07760 realtor.com · Aug 5
• Popular Rumson, NJ hot spot Is taking votes in The Jersey Shore Ice Cream Playoffs New Jersey 101.5 · Jul 31
• Rumson councilwoman loses GOP primary New Jersey Globe · Jun 3

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Rumson Unique

• The only place in America named Rumson — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,191.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Rumson

• Barnacle Bill's — american
• Val's Tavern — american
• Surf — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rumson

• Rogers Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Rumson

• Deane-Porter Elementary School
• Forrestdale School
• Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Rumson

🏘️ Nearby Communities