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Rutherford, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
Rutherford, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Rutherford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rutherford residents earn a median household income of $77,306 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,133. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rutherford is $189,300 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,237. Median rent is $1,228/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Rutherford reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,174/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Rutherford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rutherford has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.