Moving to Dumont, NJ

About Dumont

Dumont is a quiet residential borough of roughly 18,000 on the county's east side, between Bergenfield and Tenafly. Housing is classic post-war suburbia — capes, colonials, and split-levels on tree-lined streets — with a small downtown along Washington Avenue. The borough's historic Derick Banta House reflects its Dutch colonial roots.

Home prices in Dumont

Home prices in Dumont vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Dumont

• The Derick Banta House — historic Dutch stone house (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Dumont High School — (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Washington Avenue — the borough's small downtown shopping strip.
• Memorial Park area — the borough's central recreation grounds (could not fully verify; see below).

Commuting from Dumont

• No rail station (the former Dumont station on the West Shore Railroad closed in 1959; tracks now carry CSX freight).
• NJ Transit buses 166 and 167 provide service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan; 186 serves the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal; local service on the 753 and 772 routes (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Approximate bus ride to Midtown: ~45–60 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; via the Palisades Interstate Parkway to the George Washington Bridge).

Schools in Dumont

Public schools: Dumont Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Dumont FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Dumont, NJ?
  Home prices in Dumont vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Dumont, NJ?
  No rail station (the former Dumont station on the West Shore Railroad closed in 1959; tracks now carry CSX freight).
• Which school district serves Dumont, NJ?
  Dumont is served by Dumont Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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