Rutherford, NJ
Living in Rutherford
Bikeability85
Walkability77
Commute14
Public Transit89
Affordability8
Public Safety91
Airports95
Hospitals10
Colleges85
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Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+428 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
53%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian17%
Black3%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate22%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$101kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
38 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more20%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Sales and office24%
Service9%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation24%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$474kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$223 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K28%
$500K to $749K34%
$750K to $999K8%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rutherford
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Bergen County9
Property Crime in Rutherford
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Bergen County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rutherford
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding74
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rutherford, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rutherford, NJ
The Meadows School
0 miles, E
St Mary High School
1 miles, N
The Academy at Saint Mary
1 miles, N
Montessori School-East Rutherford
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Rutherford, NJ
Felician University
3 miles, N
Bloomfield College
5 miles, W
Montclair State University
6 miles, NW
Pillar College
7 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rutherford, NJ
Hudson Regional Hospital
3 miles, SE
St Mary's General Hospital
3 miles, NW
Hudson County Meadowview Psychiatric H
4 miles, SE
Clara Maass Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Rutherford, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
9 miles, S
Laguardia Airport
13 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
21 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
27 miles, NE