Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Rutherford
Rutherford, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,042
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 is a large suburban borough that stretches between the Passaic River and the Hackensack River about twelve miles west of Manhattan. The close proximity to New York and the relatively affordable rental market makes Rutherford a great option for commuters, while the terrific local schools and low crime rate boost the appeal for families. The Downtown area along Park Avenue is a charming walkable district packed with locally-owned restaurants, coffeehouses, and specialty shops, creating a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Drop into Erie Coffeeshop & Bakery for breakfast before catching the train, drop into the historic Center Cinemas to catch a flick, or unwind after hours at The New Park Tavern.
Living in Rutherford also puts you just a few blocks from MetLife Stadium and the Meadowlands Sports Complex, allowing you to walk to Giants and Jets games as well as the concerts and special events that are constantly rotating through the arena.
Explore the City
Explore the campus of Felician University in the Rutherford neighborhood.
Residents enjoy spending time at Memorial Park.
Gather with your friends for lunch or dinner at Rutherford Coffee Co.
Enjoy the Rutherford Pancake House on Park Ave in Rutherford.
Rutherford Train Station provides residents with quick access to Hoboken and beyond.
A charming farmers' market set against a verdant backdrop.
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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rutherford, NJ is $2,061 for a studio, $2,046 for one bedroom, and $2,462 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rutherford has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,046/month
697 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 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.