At a Glance
Median Income
$91,789
$48,209 per capita
Home Value
$453,500
Zillow: $618,650
Median Rent
$1,867/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
41/100K
1,292/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How East Rutherford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Rutherford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Rutherford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Rutherford residents earn a median household income of $91,789 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,209. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Rutherford is $453,500 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $618,650. Median rent is $1,867/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
East Rutherford reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,292/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.0% of adults in East Rutherford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Rutherford has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population10,154
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,737/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,789
Per Capita$48,209
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
B+
Home Value$453,500
Rent$1,867
Ownership35.7%
Zillow$618,650
Housing Units4,539
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent41/100K
Property1,292/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault20/100K
Burglary92/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries25
Did You Know?
East Rutherford was founded in 1894.
The median home in East Rutherford was built in 1965.
13.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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