Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Rumson, NJ vs Chapel Hill, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Rumson is 41.1% older than the median age of a home in Chapel Hill.
 Rumson, NJChapel Hill, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age56  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$550,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock72.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.78.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$11.1$11.0
 Homes Owned84.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented7.6%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Rumson, NJChapel Hill, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,730$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,420  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,190$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,990  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,760$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,030  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Rumson, NJChapel Hill, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.3%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Rumson, NJChapel Hill, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock5.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock27.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99911.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock4.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,99918.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.7%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Rumson, NJChapel Hill, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19692.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.1%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Rumson    3 Reviews
neal · Rumson, NJ
Education in Rumson
Over 16 years ago

I have been nothing short of amazed at the quality of eduction offered by the public school system in the Rumson elementary system: the leadership and quality displayed  More

   |    Reply
Bp · Rumson, NJ
Having it all in Rumson, New Jersey
Over 17 years ago

Rumson, NJ is one of those rare places where you really can have it all. A quick 40 minute ferry ride takes you to New York City for all it has to offer for work,  More

   |    Reply
Elizabeth · Highlands, NJ
Wonderful place to live
Over 17 years ago

The beach, 1 hour to New York, Mansions, Regular Houses, Great People, High Taxes, so much  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Rumson

See all reviews
Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews
Br · Chapel Hill, NC
Great college town, but not cheap
Over 4 years ago

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

   |    Reply
gricelle · Durham, NC
Bert's take on Durham Metro Area
Over 10 years ago

I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

   |    Reply
jean · Brooklyn, NY
cooler summer in hills nearby?
Over 11 years ago

someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Chapel Hill

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 San Antonio, TexasKnoxville, TennesseeCompare
 Wolfeboro, New HampshireBend, OregonCompare
 Glendale, ArizonaLewistown, MontanaCompare
 Pueblo, ColoradoCartersville, GeorgiaCompare
 Mount Laurel, New JerseyScranton, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Munster, IndianaSt. Augustine, FloridaCompare
 Poplar Bluff, MissouriMelbourne, FloridaCompare
 Roberta, GeorgiaPort Austin, MichiganCompare
 Huntsville, AlabamaMonroe, OhioCompare
 Columbia, South CarolinaRockville, South CarolinaCompare

Learn More About Rumson, New Jersey
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.