Living in Rutherford, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rutherford · Census data 2020–2024
Rutherford has 18,894 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $143,153 (38% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $603,600, the median rent is $1,966/month.
Rutherford at a glance
- Population
- 18,894
- Median age
- 40State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $143,153State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $603,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,966/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Rutherford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rutherford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rutherford the median home value is $603,600, 81% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,966 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,475 a month in housing costs.
Rutherford median household income
The median household income in Rutherford is $143,153 and the income per person is $62,187. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Rutherford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,129
- Owner-occupied
- 64.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.7%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.68
Rutherford demographics
- Population
- 18,894
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 6,875
- Foreign-born
- 21.3%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rutherford ›
Education in Rutherford
60.5% of adults 25 and older in Rutherford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 23.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rutherford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 50.8%
- Public transit
- 17.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Rutherford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford | 18,894 | $143,153 | $603,600 | $1,966 |
| East Rutherford | 10,313 | $97,993 | $458,100 | $1,952 |
| Lyndhurst | 22,463 | $111,711 | $524,400 | $1,796 |
| Wallington | 11,889 | $85,862 | $528,300 | $1,625 |
| Wood-Ridge | 10,218 | $136,108 | $566,200 | $1,878 |
| Carlstadt | 6,378 | $115,444 | $595,400 | $1,645 |
| North Arlington | 16,461 | $94,201 | $474,500 | $1,738 |
| Nutley | 30,012 | $119,734 | $516,300 | $1,767 |
| Passaic | 70,002 | $55,371 | $429,900 | $1,465 |
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What is the median household income in Rutherford, NJ?
The median household income in Rutherford is $143,153, 38% higher 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 Rutherford?
The median home value in Rutherford is $603,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Rutherford?
The median gross rent in Rutherford is $1,966 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Rutherford, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Rutherford?
The median age in Rutherford is 40 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Rutherford?
The average commute to work in Rutherford is 34 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rutherford?
The unemployment rate in Rutherford is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rutherford?
60.5% 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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