At a Glance
Median Income
$136,069
$60,912 per capita
Home Value
$580,800
Zillow: $766,496
Median Rent
$1,859/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
819/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.8%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
8.1% smoking rate
How Rutherford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rutherford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rutherford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rutherford residents earn a median household income of $136,069 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,912. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% 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 Rutherford is $580,800 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $766,496. Median rent is $1,859/month, with 23.3% 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 1946.
Safety & Crime
Rutherford reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 819/100K.
Education
58.8% of adults in Rutherford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rutherford has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population18,748
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density6,744/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born25.2%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,069
Per Capita$60,912
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
A
Home Value$580,800
Rent$1,859
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$766,496
Housing Units6,931
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property819/100K
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation68 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.8%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Rutherford was built in 1946.
17.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
25.2% 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.