At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$20,049 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $123,059
Median Rent
$742/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
23.8% smoking rate
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
3.1 / 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 $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,049. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 360 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rutland is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,059. Median rent is $742/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
10.3% of adults in Rutland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rutland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population863
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density992/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$20,049
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$507M
Avg Weekly Wage$804
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$742
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$123,059
Housing Units301
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,804/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation590 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rutland was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.