Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
16%
East Rutherford
East Rutherford, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,404
Population
9,348
Renter Mix
63% Rent
The best of urban and suburban living
Suburban
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Convenient
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Active
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Riverside
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Family-Friendly
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Nestled between the Passaic and Hackensack rivers in Bergen County, East Rutherford is known for housing the Meadowlands Sports Complex, a three-venue complex where guests can see the Giants, Jets, concerts, and horse racing. Located about seven miles west of Midtown Manhattan, East Rutherford affords residents access to metropolitan luxuries and suburban tranquility.
A slew of excellent restaurants serving international cuisine are strewn throughout East Rutherford. Residents have easy access to nearby parks, including the popular Riverside County Park, Richard W. DeKorte Park, and Laurel Hill Park, where outdoor recreation abounds. The Secaucus Outlets are just minutes from East Rutherford as well. Commuting and traveling to New York City and Hoboken from East Rutherford is simple with access to I-95 and NJ Transit train stations.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,835
Average: $111,253
Education
3,374
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,271
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Rutherford has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
63%
Non-Renters
37%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in East Rutherford, NJ is $2,160 for a studio, $2,380 for one bedroom, $3,174 for two bedrooms, and $2,691 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Rutherford has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,380/month
777 Sq Ft
House
$3,383/month
541 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Rutherford, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Alfred S. Faust Intermediate Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
215 Students
Public
Grades K-5
152 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
373 Students
Alfred S. Faust Intermediate Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
215 Students
Henry P Becton Regional High School
Public
Grades 9-12
771 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Meadowlands Environment Center
- McDowell Observatory
- Richard W. DeKorte Park
- Kearny Marsh
- Laurel Hill Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.