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Rutherford, NJ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Zoe J.

Rutherford vs Denver -which is better?

Hi all, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,859 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

2 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Vincent A.

Living in Rutherford -the reality

I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $580,800 on average. Household incomes average around $136,069 in Rutherford. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that...

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Zoe J.

Is public transit usable in Rutherford?

Random thought, We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,859/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 18,748 people. The median home value here is around $580,800, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Rutherford sits at 65.1 per 100K. There's a growing te...

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Zoe J.

Anyone regret moving to Rutherford?

Hey folks, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $136,069 in Rutherford. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Vincent A.

Best industries in Rutherford right now

Not sure if this has been asked before, but You can expect to pay around $1,859 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Zoe J.

Best neighborhoods in Rutherford

Hey everyone, What do you all think? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Autumn Howard

The good and bad of living in Rutherford

We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Rutherford sits at 65.1 per 100K. Household incomes average around $136,069 in Rutherford. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested...

12 replies 4 upvotes living
Cooper Cruz

Best neighborhoods to rent in Rutherford?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,859 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cheers. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scen...

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Evan Mendoza

Weekend activities in Rutherford?

OK so Median household income is $136,069, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. TIA!

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