Living in Rutledge, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rutledge · Census data 2020–2024
Rutledge has 935 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $135,313 (74% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $396,800, the median rent is $1,679/month.
Rutledge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rutledge at a glance
- Population
- 935
- Median age
- 44.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $135,313State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $396,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,679/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Rutledge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 74% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rutledge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rutledge the median home value is $396,800, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,679 per month, which is 14.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,700 a month in housing costs.
Rutledge median household income
The median household income in Rutledge is $135,313 and the income per person is $57,601. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Rutledge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 332
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.84
Rutledge demographics
- Population
- 935
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rutledge ›
Education in Rutledge
56.2% of adults 25 and older in Rutledge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 23.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rutledge
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Rutledge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutledge | 935 | $135,313 | $396,800 | $1,679 |
| Folsom | 8,671 | $113,064 | $280,100 | $1,540 |
| Morton | 2,773 | $61,563 | $267,400 | $1,257 |
| Ridley | 30,923 | $92,835 | $265,200 | $1,298 |
| Swarthmore | 6,550 | $152,361 | $633,800 | $1,532 |
| Prospect Park | 6,417 | $63,077 | $244,600 | $1,183 |
| Ridley Park | 7,261 | $93,594 | $281,700 | $1,350 |
| Woodlyn | 9,736 | $79,696 | $230,400 | $1,196 |
| Glenolden | 7,220 | $72,786 | $215,000 | $1,209 |
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What is the median household income in Rutledge, PA?
The median household income in Rutledge is $135,313, 74% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rutledge?
The median home value in Rutledge is $396,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Rutledge?
The median gross rent in Rutledge is $1,679 per month, about 14.5% of household income.
Is Rutledge, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 74% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rutledge?
The median age in Rutledge is 44.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Rutledge?
The average commute to work in Rutledge is 25 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rutledge?
The unemployment rate in Rutledge is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rutledge?
56.2% of adults in Rutledge 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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