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Rutherford, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,982 Population 5,631/sq mi density
$77,306 Median Income $34,133 per capita
$189,300 Home Value $375,237 Zillow
$1,228 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 1,174 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,306 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,300 home value, $1,228/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rutherford, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,306
3% above
$34,133 per capita
Home Value
$189,300
33% below
Zillow: $375,237
Median Rent
$1,228/mo
6% above
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
244/100K
36% below
1,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
103%
Home Value
67%
Rent
106%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rutherford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $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.

Data Overview

People

Population6,982
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density5,631/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,306
Per Capita$34,133
Unemployment3.2%
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%

Crime

F
Violent244/100K
Property1,174/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.