When prospective home buyers think “luxury” or “exclusive,” Monmouth County has a clear frontrunner: Rumson, NJ. According to data from Data Commons, Rumson has the highest median household income in Monmouth County about $250,001. Rumson also ranks among the top in per capita income in New Jersey, along with other Monmouth municipalities such as Sea Girt and Fair Haven.
Rumson’s appeal stems not just from high incomes, but from its waterfront estates, scenic river views (Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers), and a reputation as a quiet, upscale enclave. The combination of prestige, privacy, and proximity to good schools and the shore helps maintain strong property values.
Of course, “wealthiest” can be defined in different ways—as median household income, per capita income, or average home values. But across those measures, Rumson consistently comes out near the top in Monmouth County.
In summary:
- The wealthiest (by median income) town in Monmouth County is Rumson, NJ.
- It competes statewide in per capita measures too.
- Nearby competitor towns include Fair Haven, Little Silver, and Sea Girt.
This makes Rumson a hallmark community to reference in high-end marketing, and a benchmark for luxury real estate in Monmouth County.
Data provided by: Data Commons
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