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Rutherford, NJ

Rutherford, NJ.

Population: 18,894 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rutherford, NJ is $767,735 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $940,000 after a median 281.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,506/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$767,735

Median home value

+5.4%

1-year change

281.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$767,735
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+18.0%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+67.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$767,735
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$940,000
Median list price
$846,500
Median price per sqft
$393
1-year sale-price change
+8.7%
Median days on market
281.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,506/mo
1-year rent change
+0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,830/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,080/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,390/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,920/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,720/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Rutherford High School, Lincoln School, Pierrepont School, Union School, Washington School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
8
Nearest Superfund site
Universal Oil Products (Chemical Division) (1.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.5°F
Average high
64.5°F
Average low
47.5°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
Annual snowfall
31.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
311
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
748,773
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
596,747

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Thomas Edison National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Edison National Historical Park, General Grant National Memorial, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
74
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,571 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,945
Housing built before 1970
82.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.1%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
83.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
392,497
Average weekly wage
$1,525
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
879

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RutherfordState medianUS median
Median home value$767,735$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$940,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market282 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,506/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rutherford, NJ?
$767,735.
What is the median sale price in Rutherford, NJ?
$940,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rutherford, NJ?
Median days on market: 281.5 days.
What is typical rent in Rutherford, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,506/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rutherford, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Rutherford, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Rutherford, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rutherford, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rutherford, NJ?
8 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Universal Oil Products (Chemical Division), 1.1 mi.
How many schools serve Rutherford, NJ?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rutherford, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 18.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rutherford, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rutherford, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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