Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Ruther Glen, VA
Area Guide
A rural community outside of Richmond
Secluded
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Rural
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Affordable
Ruther Glen is a charming small town with a secluded vibe and a rural atmosphere. Located along Interstate 95, Ruther Glen is very accessible. Residents are only 30 miles north of Richmond and 80 miles south of Washington, DC. Many Ruther Glen locals commute into Richmond for work and entertainment options, but DC is a great choice for weekend getaways. Ruther Glen is situated just a few miles north of Kings Dominion, a massive theme park known for roller coasters, thrill rides, a waterpark, and animatronic dinosaurs. It’s the perfect place to enjoy quality time with family and friends just outside of town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$82,141
Average: $103,552
Education
3,805
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,327
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ruther Glen has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ruther Glen, VA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
890 Students
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
890 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
466 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
466 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
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Airports
- Richmond International
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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.