Living in Rutherford College, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rutherford College · Census data 2020–2024
Rutherford College has 1,374 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $67,500 (7% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $185,600, the median rent is $853/month.
Rutherford College is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rutherford College at a glance
- Population
- 1,374
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $67,500State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $185,600State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $853/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Rutherford College a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the North Carolina median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rutherford College
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rutherford College the median home value is $185,600, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,413 a month in housing costs.
Rutherford College median household income
The median household income in Rutherford College is $67,500 and the income per person is $31,728. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Rutherford College: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 696
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.30
Rutherford College demographics
- Population
- 1,374
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 598
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rutherford College ›
Education in Rutherford College
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Rutherford College have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rutherford College
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 92.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.1%
Rutherford College vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford College | 1,374 | $67,500 | $185,600 | $853 |
| Connelly Springs | 2,427 | $54,620 | $206,500 | $884 |
| Valdese | 4,704 | $50,740 | $209,800 | $665 |
| Icard | 2,153 | $44,641 | $141,800 | $842 |
| Drexel | 2,146 | $61,992 | $214,400 | $590 |
| Sawmills | 5,042 | $71,067 | $219,600 | $730 |
| Rhodhiss | 1,166 | $63,125 | $134,700 | $846 |
| Hildebran | 2,207 | $55,703 | $193,900 | $809 |
| Granite Falls | 4,929 | $56,917 | $202,400 | $905 |
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What is the median household income in Rutherford College, NC?
The median household income in Rutherford College is $67,500, 7% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rutherford College?
The median home value in Rutherford College is $185,600, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Rutherford College?
The median gross rent in Rutherford College is $853 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Rutherford College, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the North Carolina median.
What is the median age in Rutherford College?
The median age in Rutherford College is 41.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Rutherford College?
The average commute to work in Rutherford College is 25 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rutherford College?
The unemployment rate in Rutherford College is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rutherford College?
26.3% of adults in Rutherford College 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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