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Living in Rutherford, NJ

Rutherford Area Facts

  • Rutherford has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Rutherford crime rates are 27% 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! User Rating 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
      Rutherford Waterfront Park

      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

      A+ Health & Safety

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

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