Living in Rutherford, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rutherford · Census data 2020–2024
Rutherford has 84 residents with a median age of 75.2. The median household income is $250,001 (152% higher than the California median).
Rutherford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rutherford at a glance
- Population
- 84
- Median age
- 75.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $99,122
- Homeowners
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
Is Rutherford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Rutherford median household income
The median household income in Rutherford is $250,001 and the income per person is $264,677. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rutherford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 108
- Owner-occupied
- 59.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.3%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.17
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rutherford has many vacation and second homes.
Rutherford demographics
- Population
- 84
- Median age
- 75.2
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 85.7%
- Households
- 72
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rutherford ›
Education in Rutherford
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Rutherford have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rutherford
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 71.7%
- Drive alone
- 28.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Rutherford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford | 84 | $250,001 | — | — |
| St. Helena | 5,318 | $148,750 | $1,647,700 | $2,535 |
| Yountville | 3,348 | $80,342 | $802,200 | $2,399 |
| Deer Park | 720 | $136,615 | $1,161,100 | $1,641 |
| Kenwood | 1,028 | $99,526 | $881,900 | — |
| Angwin | 2,931 | $117,500 | $708,100 | $1,504 |
| Glen Ellen | 1,078 | $202,097 | $1,371,400 | $1,582 |
| Eldridge | 1,379 | $121,938 | $766,800 | $1,968 |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 3,347 | $85,694 | $823,800 | $1,743 |
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What is the median household income in Rutherford, CA?
The median household income in Rutherford is $250,001, 152% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Rutherford, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median.
What is the median age in Rutherford?
The median age in Rutherford is 75.2 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Rutherford?
The unemployment rate in Rutherford is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rutherford?
20.2% of adults in Rutherford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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