Rutherford is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 18376 residents.. The poverty rate of Rutherford is 5.8%, which is 59% lower than national average. The typical household in Rutherford earns $106817 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 21.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Rutherford, only 95% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Rutherford remained 3.8%, which is 19% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Rutherford, only 52% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 21% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Rutherford is 137, which is 37% higher than national average. Median home value in Rutherford is $476200 , which is 107% higher than national average. While median income in Rutherford remained $106817, which is 58% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.