Living in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Rutherford · Census data 2020–2024
East Rutherford has 10,313 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $97,993 (5% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $458,100, the median rent is $1,952/month.
East Rutherford at a glance
- Population
- 10,313
- Median age
- 38.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $97,993State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $458,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,952/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 35.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is East Rutherford a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Rutherford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Rutherford the median home value is $458,100, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,952 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,846 a month in housing costs.
East Rutherford median household income
The median household income in East Rutherford is $97,993 and the income per person is $48,483. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in East Rutherford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,454
- Owner-occupied
- 35.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.6%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.44
East Rutherford demographics
- Population
- 10,313
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 4,217
- Foreign-born
- 31.5%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Rutherford ›
Education in East Rutherford
46.7% of adults 25 and older in East Rutherford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Rutherford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 62%
- Public transit
- 9.5%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
East Rutherford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Rutherford | 10,313 | $97,993 | $458,100 | $1,952 |
| Rutherford | 18,894 | $143,153 | $603,600 | $1,966 |
| Carlstadt | 6,378 | $115,444 | $595,400 | $1,645 |
| Lyndhurst | 22,463 | $111,711 | $524,400 | $1,796 |
| Moonachie | 3,126 | $90,260 | $445,800 | $1,127 |
| Wood-Ridge | 10,218 | $136,108 | $566,200 | $1,878 |
| Secaucus | 21,778 | $139,821 | $571,900 | $2,391 |
| Wallington | 11,889 | $85,862 | $528,300 | $1,625 |
| Teterboro | 136 | $24,904 | — | $1,982 |
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What is the median household income in East Rutherford, NJ?
The median household income in East Rutherford is $97,993, 5% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Rutherford?
The median home value in East Rutherford is $458,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in East Rutherford?
The median gross rent in East Rutherford is $1,952 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is East Rutherford, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in East Rutherford?
The median age in East Rutherford is 38.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in East Rutherford?
The average commute to work in East Rutherford is 28 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Rutherford?
The unemployment rate in East Rutherford is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Rutherford?
46.7% of adults in East 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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