Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Rutherford, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,052
Population
18,397
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A quiet suburban borough with front-row seats to some of New York’s biggest events
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Rutherford, New Jersey sits just eight miles from Midtown Manhattan, giving it the energy of a well-connected commuter town without losing the feel of a close-knit borough. The tree-lined streets, historic downtown along Park Avenue, and century-old homes signal a place that takes pride in its character. Residents here enjoy easy access to New York City via NJ Transit's Pascack Valley and Main/Bergen County rail lines, making the commute feel far less daunting than the distance suggests.
The borough draws renters to a range of housing options, from charming Victorian and Colonial-style homes converted into multi-family rentals to well-maintained apartment communities tucked along quiet residential blocks. Newer mid-rise developments have added modern rental inventory near the transit corridors, giving prospective renters a solid mix of architectural styles and price points to consider.
Fairleigh Dickinson University has a campus presence in the broader Bergen County area, adding an academic thread to the community's identity. Rutherford also holds a notable literary legacy as the longtime home of poet and physician William Carlos Williams, whose influence is still celebrated locally. That blend of intellectual history, suburban calm, and city-close location makes Rutherford one of Bergen County's most appealing places to put down roots.
Explore the City
Enjoy the Rutherford Pancake House on Park Ave in Rutherford.
Explore the campus of Felician University in Rutherford.
A charming farmers' market set against a verdant backdrop.
Residents enjoy spending time at Memorial Park.
Locals and tourists alike can't resist the allure of Rutherford Day.
Gather with your friends for lunch or dinner at Rutherford Coffee Co.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$116,730
Average: $143,604
Education
7,935
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,924
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rutherford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Rutherford, NJ is $2,068 for a studio, $2,052 for one bedroom, and $2,448 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rutherford has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,052/month
698 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rutherford, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
516 Students
Public
Grades K-5
561 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
314 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
369 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
753 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 June 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.