Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Muse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Joe C's Hot Cocoa
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) B
Meadowlands Museum
Museum
Williams Center for the Arts
Cinema
Little Theater
Theatre Arts
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Attraction
Carlstadt Historical Society
Museum
Tryon Field
Stadium
MetLife Stadium
Stadium
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment Center
Stadium
AMC Clifton Commons 16
Cinema
Sea Life Aquarium
Aquarium
Big Snow American Dream
Theme Park
Nickelodeon Universe
Theme Park
Meadowlands Arena
Stadium
DreamWorks Water Park
Water Park
DreamWorks Water Park
Theme Park
William D. McDowell Observatory
Museum
Unknown Name
Bowling Alley
Meadowlands Environment Center
Museum
Da Stadium
Stadium
Nutley Museum
Museum
ANAIS LOUNGE "LA GRANDOTA DE PASSAIC"
Nightclub
truck
Attraction
Brighton Asylum
Attraction
Breslin Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Secaucus Town Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
The Bagel Store
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
MrBeast Burger
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
IT'SUGAR
Sweets
Wetzel's Pretzels
Fast Food
Wetzel's Pretzels
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Route 3 Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Unknown Name
Gym
Lyndhurst High School Field House
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post No 4591
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
The Max Challenge
Gym
Groceries (0) F
17 Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Aroma Di Napoli
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Shoprite
Grocery Store
ShopRite Supermarket (CLOSED)
Grocery Store
Body Delights
Health Food
Grocery Delicatassen
Grocery Store
Alkin Kompressors
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Spindler's Bakery
Bakery
Slice Of India Indian Grocery
Grocery Store
Franceca’s Bakery
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
International Delights
Bakery
Sunrise Hot Bagels
Bakery
Garden Farmers Market Inc
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
C'est Si Bon Bakery
Bakery
Parks (11) A+
Lincoln Park
Park
Firemen's Memorial Park
Park
Rutherford Park
Park
Riggin Memorial Field
Park
Railroad Avenue Park
Park
Lincoln Woods
Park
Van Winkle Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rutherford Waterfront Park
Park
Lyndhurst Municipal Park
Park
Boro Hill Park
Park
Hilltop Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Zelenka Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Riverside County Park
Park
World War Monument
Park
Lewandowski Park
Park
Paddock Park
Park
Katie's Corner
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Washington Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
On The Run (Exxon)
Convenience Store
St Antonius & St Mina Orthodox centre
Books
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Supercuts
Hairdresser
PetSmart
Pets
HomeGoods
Houseware
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
White Eagle Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
Sunrise Nails
Beauty
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Five Below
Discount Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Burlington
Department Store
Lucky Brand
Clothing
Foot Locker
Shoes
Unknown Name
Discount Store
Amazon Bookstore
Books
Kohl's
Department Store
Zumiez
Clothing
Spencer's
Gift Shop
Zales
Fashion
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commute B

Of all people who commute, 23.6% take public transportation in Rutherford.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Rutherford
Transit Station
Kingsland
Transit Station
Lyndhurst
Transit Station
Delawanna
Transit Station
Fourth St & Fritsch Ave
Bus Stop
Meadowlands
Transit Station
Wood-Ridge
Transit Station
Valley Blvd & Wood-Ridge Ave
Bus Stop
Valley Blvd & Marlboro Rd
Bus Stop
Wesmont
Transit Station
Passaic
Transit Station
Meadowlands Parkway at Wood Avenue @ Red Roof Inn
Bus Stop
Medowlands Parkway at Extended Stay Hotel
Bus Stop
Meadowlands Parkway at Broadcast Plaza
Bus Stop
Meadowlands Parkway at Harmon Plaza (Outlets)
Bus Stop
Meadowlands Parkway at Tenth Street
Bus Stop
Meadowlands Parkway 265 Feet South of Tenth Street
Bus Stop
Harmon Cove Townhouses (Club House)
Bus Stop
Meadowlands Parkway 425 Feet North of Cove Court
Bus Stop
Harmon Cove Townhouses (Club House)
Bus Stop
Paterson Plank Road Cul-De-Sac
Bus Stop
Meadowlands Parkway at Cove Court (NB)
Bus Stop
Front Street at Ninth Street
Bus Stop
Meadowlands Parkway at Cove Court (SB)
Bus Stop
Front Street at Ninth Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
23.6% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Rutherford is 143/100 - which is 18% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Rutherford crime rates are 1,210 per 100k, which is 25% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,173 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
38 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Rutherford is $106,817 - which is 45% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$106,817 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A
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health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rutherford Police
Police
Rutherford Fire Department
Fire Station
Mortimer Avenue Fire House
Fire Station
Ames Avenue Fire House
Fire Station
AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst
Clinic
Unknown Name
Police
East Rutherford Fire Dept. (HQ)
Fire Station
East Rutherford Police Dept.
Police
West End Fire House
Fire Station
Carlstadt Fire Department
Fire Station
Carlstadt Police Department
Police
Wallington Engine Company No.2
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
East Rutherford Engine Company Number 2
Fire Station
Clifton Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
First Aid/Ski Patrol
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wallington FD - Truck Company No. 1
Fire Station
Park Row Hose Company No. 3
Fire Station
Hudson Regional Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
Passaic Truck Company Number 2
Fire Station
Passaic Engine Company Number 2
Fire Station
North Hudson Community Action Corporation
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A

Rutherford home prices are $476,200 - which is 51% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$476,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Rutherford graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Pierrepont School
The Meadows School
Columbus School
The Academy At Saint Mary
Lincoln School
Jefferson School
Washington School
Montessori School-East Rutherford
Memorial Campus
Lincoln School
Sacred Heart School
Alfred S. Faust
Union School
Franklin School
School #8
Roosevelt School
Washington School
Carlstadt Public School
Abundant Life Academy
Mckenzie School
Roosevelt Elementary School
Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Boys'
Wood-Ridge Intermediate School
Washington School
Mario Drago School No. 3
High Schools (3) C-
Rutherford High School
St Mary High School
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
Union School
Lyndhurst High School
Mesivta Of Clifton
Abundant Life Academy
Mesivta Tiferes Rav Zvi Aryeh Zemel
Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School
Wallington Junior Senior High School
North Arlington High School
Mesivta Of North Jersey
Collegiate School
Passaic High School No. 12
Nutley High School
Passaic Arts And Science Charter School
Passaic Preparatory Academy
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering
Noble Leadership Academy
Secaucus High School
Belleville High School
Immaculate Conception High School
Essex High School
Hope Academy
Hasbrouck Heights High School
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ratings A+

Rutherford has an overall rating of 83% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Rutherford has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Rutherford crime rates are 25% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Rutherford is 18% higher than the New Jersey average

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Take a Look at Beautiful Rutherford, New Jersey! 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) There are so many reasons I love living in Rutherford, New Jersey! There is so much to see and do. The business area has blocks and blocks of stores, restaurants, cafes, and boutiques. The area is quaint and charming with beautiful parks, and historic old churches and monuments. ...Read More The streets are kept clean and litter free. Several times a year they have street fairs and sidewalk sales. There are fabulous restaurants, and the 24 hour diners make the best food! There is so much to do in Rutherford.

I enjoy going to the MetLife Center, featuring many wonderful live music events. The Meadowlands Racetrack has live horse racing. It also hosts a large flea market, carnivals, and other year round activities! There is easy access to the major highways, and an excellent transportation system to New York City. Employment opportunities are excellent in Rutherford and in the nearby vicinity. I love being 50 minutes from the beautiful beaches of the NJ shore! Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rutherford? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lincoln Park
      Firemen's Memorial Park
      Rutherford Park
      Riggin Memorial Field
      Railroad Avenue Park
      Lincoln Woods
      Van Winkle Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Meadowlands Museum
      Williams Center for the Arts
      Little Theater
      Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
      Carlstadt Historical Society
      Tryon Field
      MetLife Stadium
      Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment Center

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Burger King
      Wendy's
      Wendy's
      The Bagel Store
      Burger King
      Panera Bread
      Chipotle

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Rutherford? Of all people who commute, 23.6% take public transportation in Rutherford.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      24%

      18% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rutherford? The cost of living in Rutherford is 143/100 - which is 18% higher than New Jersey.
      Rutherford
      143

      43% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Rutherford? Rutherford crime rates are 1,210, which are 25% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,210 per 100k people

      48% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 83

      48% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      18%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Rutherford? The median income in Rutherford is $106,817 which is 45% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $106,81793% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,76463% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Rutherford a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Rutherford home prices? Rutherford home prices are $476,200 - which is 51% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $476,200158% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,47455% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Rutherford have good schools? The Rutherford graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      60%

      24% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Rutherford a good place to live? Rutherford has an overall rating of 83% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      4 total surveys

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