Rutland, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,796 Population 607/sq mi density
$102,885 Median Income $46,737 per capita
$357,700 Home Value $536,472 Zillow
$1,134 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
103 Violent Crime/100K 216 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$102,885 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$357,700 home value, $1,134/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Rutland, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,885
37% above
$46,737 per capita
Home Value
$357,700
27% above
Zillow: $536,472
Median Rent
$1,134/mo
2% below
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
73% below
216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
23% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
137%
Home Value
127%
Rent
98%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
27%
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 4.8% (33% above 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 $536,472. 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 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 216/100K.

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. 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 Born2.7%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,885
Per Capita$46,737
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378

Housing

A+
Home Value$357,700
Rent$1,134
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$536,472
Housing Units719
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent103/100K
Property216/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,707/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
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.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.