New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Rutherford, NJ
About Rutherford
Rutherford — the 'Borough of Trees' — is a classic streetcar suburb whose housing boom in the 1920s gives it much of its current stock: colonials, Tudors, and Victorians on leafy streets around a walkable Park Avenue downtown. Its station is the last Bergen County Line stop before Secaucus, making it one of the fastest rail commutes in the county. Landmarks include Iviswold Castle, the Nereid Boat Club, and the Meadowlands Museum in the Yereance-Berry House.
Home prices in Rutherford
Home prices in Rutherford vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Rutherford
- Rutherford station area and Park Avenue downtown.
- Lincoln Park — the borough's central green.
- Nereid Boat Club — historic rowing club on the Passaic River.
- Iviswold Castle — landmark mansion.
- Meadowlands Museum / Yereance-Berry House — local history museum.
- Borough Hall (shown below) and the 1904 bird's-eye-view map (shown below).
Commuting from Rutherford
- NJ Transit rail: Rutherford station on the Bergen County Line — the last stop before Secaucus — with service to Hoboken and to New York Penn Station via Secaucus Junction.
- Approximate weekday trip to New York Penn: ~25–35 minutes (varies by train).
- Bus: NJ Transit 163 (rush hour), 190 on Union Avenue/Orient Way, 191/192/195 near Routes 3 and 17; 76 to Hackensack and Newark.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Rutherford
Public schools: 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.
Rutherford FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rutherford, NJ?
Home prices in Rutherford vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Rutherford, NJ?
NJ Transit rail: Rutherford station on the Bergen County Line — the last stop before Secaucus — with service to Hoboken and to New York Penn Station via Secaucus Junction. - Which school district serves Rutherford, NJ?
Rutherford is served by 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.