New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to East Rutherford, NJ
About East Rutherford
East Rutherford (population about 10,000) is the borough that hosts the Meadowlands Sports Complex — home to MetLife Stadium, the Meadowlands Racetrack, and the American Dream entertainment-retail complex. Residential neighborhoods sit in the borough's north and west, with modest single-family homes, garden apartments, and condos; the east is dominated by the Meadowlands wetlands, highways, and the sports complex.
Home prices in East Rutherford
Home prices in East Rutherford vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in East Rutherford
- MetLife Stadium — home of the NFL's Giants and Jets.
- American Dream — the giant entertainment and retail complex.
- Meadowlands Racetrack — harness racing venue.
- The Meadowlands wetlands — marsh views from Route 3 (shown in the Commons photo below).
- East Rutherford Municipal Building — (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from East Rutherford
- Rutherford station sits on the Rutherford–East Rutherford border and provides train service on NJ Transit's Bergen County Line; the Meadowlands station serves the sports complex around games and events (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit buses 160, 163, and 164 serve the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan; the 76 goes to Newark; local service on the 703 (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate bus ride to Midtown: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; via the NJ Turnpike).
Schools in East Rutherford
Public schools: East Rutherford School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
East Rutherford FAQs
- What is the housing market like in East Rutherford, NJ?
Home prices in East Rutherford vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from East Rutherford, NJ?
Rutherford station sits on the Rutherford–East Rutherford border and provides train service on NJ Transit's Bergen County Line; the Meadowlands station serves the sports complex around games and events (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves East Rutherford, NJ?
East Rutherford is served by East Rutherford School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.