Rumson Community Information

From secluded, sprawling multi-million dollar properties, Rumson is situated on a peninsula bounded by the Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers, located in the north east of New Jersey's Monmouth County. The Rumson real estate market is highly varied and offers a unique New Jersey lifestyle.

Rumson has always been a very affluent area. In fact, it is still one of the wealthiest towns in New Jersey. With easy access to New York , abundant recreational facilities and an excellent school system, Rumson has been  popular  choice for relocating executives and their families, including the “Boss” Bruce Springsteen.

History of Rumson

Legend has it that early settlers bought the piece of land from the Natives for some rum. But as far back as 1663, long before the area was officially named Rumson, Natives called it “Navarumsunk.” Over the years it has been shortened to Rumson.

The first purchase is dated January 25, 1665, and it included parts of Middletown. The rest of the area was purchased April 7, 1665 and June 5, 1665.

Rumson Recreation & Attractions 

The town’s three small business districts feature a wide variety of  restaurants and upscale shops. There are numerous art galleries, antique shops, retail stores, restaurants, and parks in this small hamlet on the Jersey Shore. Many fine eating establishments such as the Salt Creek Grille and Fromagerie make Rumson an ideal place to visit, any time of the year.

Locals enjoy the beautiful beaches just over the Oceanic Bridge, as well as a quick commuter ferry to downtown Manhattan. Rumson’s Sea Bright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club is designated a National Historic Landmark. The Borough of Rumson offers six magnificent parks (Victory Park, Piping Rock Memorial Park, Rogers park, West Park, Riverside Park and Meadow Ridge), a public boat ramp and the historic Bingham Hall Community Center.

Rumson NJ Schools

The Rumson School District serves public school students in grades K-8 at the Deane-Porter Elementary School (K-3) and at the Forrestdale Middle School  (4th-8th grades), Public school students in grades 9 - 12 attend the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, serving students from both Fair Haven and Rumson. Private Schools in Rumson are Holy Cross School and Rumson Country Day School.

Rumson Real Estate

Rumson homes are large and exquisite and sometimes situated on the waterfront, many with private yachts anchored in the Navesink River , which serves as their backyard.