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Rutherford, NJ


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Rutherford, New Jersey

Rutherford, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 2 miles SE of Passaic, New Jersey (center to center) and 7 miles NE of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Bergen - Passaic area. There are 18,110 residents in Rutherford.

The People and Families of Rutherford

In Rutherford, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rutherford had a median family income of $78,120. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Rutherford. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Rutherford folks tended to give their money ($9,250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Rutherford Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Rutherford that were owner-occupied was 66%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Rutherford. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Rutherford, 76% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Rutherford use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

Rutherford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRutherford Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rutherford Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Rutherford Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Rutherford Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Rutherford Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Rutherford Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Rutherford College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Rutherford Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rutherford People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Rutherford, NJ

Comparing Rutherford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Racial Diversity98
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents25
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime85

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