Rumson is a somewhat small coastal borough (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 7,230 people and two associated neighborhoods, Rumson is the 254th largest community in New Jersey.

Rumson home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Jersey, but Rumson real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Rumson has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Rumson telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 25.02% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Rumson is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

Because of many things, Rumson is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Rumson really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Rumson perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

Rumson is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

One downside of living in Rumson, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 37.94 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

In Rumson, a lot of people use a ferryboat to get to work every day though Rumson is a relatively small borough. Those that ride a ferryboat are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Rumson. 77.59% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Rumson in 2022 was $136,277, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $545,108 for a family of four.

The people who call Rumson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Rumson residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Rumson include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Rumson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.