Dumont, NJ is a residential borough in Bergen County offering an accessible, community-focused lifestyle with strong schools and suburban amenities. Residents enjoy a dense suburban feel, high homeownership rates, and top-rated public schools.
The borough features 12 parks, with Memorial Park serving as its recreational hub — home to ballfields, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a playground used by Dumont Little League. Located about 22 miles from Midtown Manhattan, Dumont offers NJ Transit bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, with easy access to the Garden State Parkway and Palisades Interstate Parkway within 5 miles.
Buying or selling in Dumont or anywhere in Bergen County? Lana Henriques delivers local expertise, personalized strategy, and full-service representation. Call 201-310-6560.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dumont, NJ
What are homes selling for in Dumont, NJ? The median sale price of a home in Dumont, NJ is $671,000, up 24.8% year over year — reflecting strong and sustained demand in one of Bergen County's most accessible communities.
What schools serve Dumont, NJ? Dumont is served by the Dumont Public School District, which includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. Public schools in Dumont are highly rated and consistently among the strongest in Bergen County.
What parks and recreation does Dumont, NJ offer? Dumont offers 12 parks throughout the borough. Memorial Park features five baseball fields, tennis courts, a basketball court, and a pavilion — heavily used for Little League and summer recreation programs. Twin Boro Field serves football and soccer, and Gina's Field provides two softball fields and a playground. The Dumont Swim Club and roller hockey rink round out the borough's active recreation options.
How far is Dumont, NJ from New York City? Dumont is approximately 22 miles from Midtown Manhattan. NJ Transit bus routes 166 and 167 provide direct service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and the 186 bus connects to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal.
What is Dumont, NJ known for? Dumont is known for its strong community spirit, highly rated public schools, 12 borough parks, and convenient access to New York City — a welcoming Bergen County community for families and commuters alike.
Who is the top Realtor in Dumont, NJ? Lana Henriques is a Bergen County Realtor® based in Norwood, NJ, serving buyers and sellers throughout Bergen County including Dumont. Ranked in the Top 4% of agents nationwide, she brings elevated marketing, expert negotiation, and concierge-level service to every transaction. Call 201-310-6560.
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18,072 people live in Dumont , where the median age is 42.1 and the average individual income is $51,872. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Dumont , including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Lydia Mediterranean Cafe and Grill, Xplor Wine of Demarest, and Reginas Sweet Temptations.
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| Dining | 3.16 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.69 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.91 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.75 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.37 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.82 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.56 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.51 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.87 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.57 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.55 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.24 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.72 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.5 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.46 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.72 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.21 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.85 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.48 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Dumont has 6,491 households, with an average household size of 2.78. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Dumont do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,072 people call Dumont home. The population density is 9,281.42 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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