At a Glance
Median Income
$126,000
$53,786 per capita
Home Value
$361,400
Zillow: $321,303
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
335/100K
3,203/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.6%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Rutledge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rutledge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rutledge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rutledge residents earn a median household income of $126,000 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,786. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rutledge is $361,400 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,303. Median rent is $1,438/month, with 25.8% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Rutledge reports 335 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,203/100K.
Education
52.6% of adults in Rutledge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rutledge has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population982
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density7,014/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,000
Per Capita$53,786
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$361,400
Rent$1,438
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$321,303
Housing Units340
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent335/100K
Property3,203/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation129 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.6%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Rutledge was founded in 1885.
The median home in Rutledge was built in 1938.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.