At a Glance
Median Income
$77,306
$34,133 per capita
Home Value
$189,300
Zillow: $375,237
Median Rent
$1,228/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.8% (33% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population6,982
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density5,631/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born21.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,306
Per Capita$34,133
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,300
Rent$1,228
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$375,237
Housing Units2,397
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation507 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Rutherford was built in 1983.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
21.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.