At a Glance
Median Income
$102,885
$46,737 per capita
Home Value
$357,700
Zillow: $516,108
Median Rent
$1,134/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
394/100K
248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Rutland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rutland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rutland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rutland residents earn a median household income of $102,885 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,737. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,743 business establishments, including 1,794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rutland is $357,700 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $516,108. Median rent is $1,134/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Rutland reports 394 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 248/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.6% of adults in Rutland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rutland has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,796
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density607/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,885
Per Capita$46,737
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A+
Home Value$357,700
Rent$1,134
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$516,108
Housing Units719
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent394/100K
Property248/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault270/100K
Burglary56/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,116 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute33 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries70
Did You Know?
The median home in Rutland was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
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