Rumson, Fair Haven and Little Silver sit on a river peninsula in Monmouth County with estates, large-lot colonials and waterfront homes. Rumson's typical value is about $2.38M on Zillow. The area is quiet and residential, with a Little Silver train station and the Seastreak ferry nearby.
Last updated: October 2026
At a glance
Rumson, Fair Haven and Little Silver is a Monmouth County shore town known for luxury, privacy, boating and commuter.
Price tier: $$$$
Home prices
Homes in Rumson: Rumson typical value about $2.38M (Zillow), as of late summer 2026.
- Rumson typical value about $2.38M (Zillow)
- Rumson median listing about $3.6M (Realtor.com)
- Fair Haven and Little Silver are lower but still premium (Zillow and Realtor.com)
Prices are typical values or recent median sales from public portals as of late summer 2026. Small towns have few sales, so numbers swing a lot. Use these as ranges, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Homes you will find
Homes in Rumson: Estates, large-lot colonials and waterfront homes.
Lifestyle
Life in Rumson: Quiet and residential, with yacht and country clubs, small village dining and quick access to Red Bank and Sea Bright.
Beach and water
Beach and water in Rumson: Surrounded by river water.
Sea Bright ocean beaches are a short drive.
Commute
Getting to NYC from Rumson: Little Silver has an NJCL station, and the Seastreak ferry is nearby.
Looking for a train commute to NYC (NJ Transit, with Amtrak connections)? Amtrak does not stop in any shore town. Connect at Newark Penn, Metropark or NY Penn. Read the commute guide.
Year-round or seasonal
Year-round or seasonal in Rumson: Year-round primary homes.
Rentals
Renting out a home in Rumson: Short-term rental potential is low.
Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
School data
For school information, see the official NJ School Performance Reports from the NJ Department of Education.
Rumson FAQ
Does Rumson have a train to NYC?
Little Silver has an NJCL station, and the Seastreak ferry is nearby. Amtrak does not stop here. Rail is NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line, with Amtrak connections at Newark Penn, Metropark or NY Penn.
What do homes cost in Rumson?
Rumson typical value about $2.38M (Zillow). Rumson median listing about $3.6M (Realtor.com). Fair Haven and Little Silver are lower but still premium (Zillow and Realtor.com). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Is Rumson busy year-round?
Year-round primary homes.
Can I rent out a home in Rumson?
Short-term rental potential is low. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
What is there to do in Rumson?
Quiet and residential, with yacht and country clubs, small village dining and quick access to Red Bank and Sea Bright.
Nearby towns
Close to Rumson: Red Bank, Sea Bright, Middletown, Wall and Neptune.
Talk to Monica about Rumson
Call or text (908) 433-9305, or take the quiz to see how Rumson fits the way you want to live.
