What are the schools like in Dumont, NJ?

Dumont is served primarily by Dumont Public School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Dumont?

The median household income in Dumont, NJ is $116,708 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Dumont, NJ?

Dumont has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Dumont, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dumont, NJ affordable or expensive?

Dumont's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dumont is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $439,800 and the median rent is $1,710 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dumont, NJ?

Dumont has a violent crime rate of 16.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 287.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dumont, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Dumont is a small city of 18,014 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $116,708 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Dumont stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dumont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dumont city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Dumont's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dumont costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Dumont, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$439,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,710	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$116,708	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dumont's violent crime rate is 16.0 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

16.0 /100k

Property Crime

287.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Dumont is served primarily by Dumont Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dumont, NJ	National Avg
School District	Dumont Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dumont sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dumont, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Dumont, NJ	National Avg
Population	18,014	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.1%	18.9%
Asian	18.3%	6.3%
Under 18	18.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Haworth, NJ 1 mi New Milford, NJ 2 mi Bergenfield, NJ 2 mi Cresskill, NJ 2 mi Demarest, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Dumont

Dumont, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07628

Dumont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dumont, NJ affordable or expensive?

Dumont's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dumont roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $439,800 and median rent is $1,710/month.

What is the crime rate in Dumont, NJ?

Dumont's violent crime rate is 16.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dumont?

Public schools in Dumont are operated by Dumont Public School District. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 44.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dumont, NJ a good place to live?

Dumont, NJ has a population of 18,014, a median household income of $116,708, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dumont?

Dumont averages 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dumont?

Dumont, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07628.

What is the population of Dumont?

The population of Dumont, New Jersey is 18,014 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dumont?

Key numbers for living in Dumont: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $439,800, median household income $116,708, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dumont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.