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Cost of living in Rutherford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rutherford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rutherford is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rutherford is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rutherford is $237,964.
The median income in Rutherford is $83,636.
Rutherford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rutherford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rutherford | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 89 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rutherford, PA Weather
The average high in Rutherford is 61.5° and the average low is 41.9°.
There are 76.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rutherford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rutherford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rutherford
The current population in Rutherford is 6,890. The population has increased 68.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,890 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 6,982 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 6,571 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 6,507 | 16.9% |
| 2020 | 5,568 | 13.2% |
| 2019 | 4,919 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 4,838 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 5,001 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 5,083 | 5.5% |
| 2015 | 4,817 | 3.6% |
| 2014 | 4,651 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 4,537 | 7.1% |
| 2012 | 4,236 | 7.9% |
| 2011 | 3,925 | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 4,096 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rutherford
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Rutherford is:
45.2% White with 3,117 White residents.
14.4% African American with 992 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
20.7% Asian with 1,429 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 67 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 186 Two Or More residents.
16.0% Hispanic with 1,099 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rutherford | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.2% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 14.4% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 20.7% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.0% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rutherford
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Rutherford is 48.5% female with 3,339 female residents.
Rutherford is 51.5% male with 3,550 male residents.
| Gender | Rutherford | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rutherford for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Rutherford completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Rutherford completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Rutherford completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Rutherford completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Rutherford completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Rutherford completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Rutherford completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Rutherford completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Rutherford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rutherford | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rutherford, Pennsylvania
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4.1% of households in Rutherford earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Rutherford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.2% of households in Rutherford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.7% of households in Rutherford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.1% of households in Rutherford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.1% of households in Rutherford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.9% of households in Rutherford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.1% of households in Rutherford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.7% of households in Rutherford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.1% of households in Rutherford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rutherford | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.1% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.1% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
