Rutherford, PA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Dauphin County · Pennsylvania
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Rutherford based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
6,982
2023 ACS
Median Income
$77,306
2023
Median Home Value
$189,300
2023
Median Rent
$1,228
2023
Median Age
34.9
Unemployment
4.8%
Cost of Living Index
112.6
100 = national avg
Rutherford is a city in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 6,982 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Rutherford is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Rutherford is $77,306, and the median home value is $189,300. The cost of living index is 112.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,228 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, and the median age is 34.9 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
6,982
Male
3,287
47.1%
Female
3,695
52.9%
Median Age
34.9
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
17.1%
High School or Higher
35.4%
Foreign Born
21.6%
Veterans
3.1%
Married
36.3%
Avg Household Size
2.8
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.692
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
37.7%
Foreign Born
21.6%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
11.6%
808 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
88.4%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
6,775
English Only
75.1%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Indo-European
685 speakers
Limited English
14.3%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
85.7%
Limited English Proficiency
14.3%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
220
3.2% of population
Disability Rate
35.0%
77 with disability
Unemployment Rate
30.1%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
220
100.0%
Disability Status
With Disability
77
Without Disability
143
Disability Rate
35.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
2,431
#1 Ancestry
German
10.4% (724)
#2 Ancestry
Italian
6.2% (435)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
5.5% (383)
Top 16 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
2,498
Family Households
1,823
73.0%
Married Couples
1,148
46.0%
Non-Family Households
675
27.0%
Single Mother Households
650
26.0%
Single Father Households
25
1.0%
Living Alone
519
20.8%
Children Under 18
Total Children
1,576
In Married Couple
809
51.3%
With Single Mother
767
48.7%
With Single Father
0
0.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$80,343
Married Couple Income
$101,842
Single Mother Income
$70,672
Avg Family Size
2.8
Avg Non-Family Size
2.5
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
107
Grandparents Responsible
0
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$77,306
+6% vs national
Per Capita Income
$34,133
-8% vs national
Poverty Rate
8.1%
-40% vs national
Gini Index
0.3698
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
4.8%
-9% vs national
SNAP Recipients
10.2%
of households
How Rutherford Compares
Rutherford vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Rutherford is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Rutherford, PA has a median household income of $77,306, making it the 9,672nd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Rutherford has a higher median household income than 66% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Rutherford, PA has a per capita income of $34,133, making it the 13,047th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Rutherford has a higher per capita income than 54% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Rutherford, PA has a poverty rate of 8.1%, making it the 19,225th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Rutherford has a higher poverty rate than 39% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Rutherford, PA has a unemployment rate of 4.8%, making it the 12,286th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Rutherford has a higher unemployment rate than 60% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
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Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
-7% vs PA avg
Labor Force
3,786
Employed
3,606
Mean Commute
17 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
35.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
34.9
Work from Home
15.1%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$98.0K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
112.6
100 = national avg
+12.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$49,560
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$117,142
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,212
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,493
per month
The median household income in Rutherford, PA is $77,306, which is 5.6% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $34,133. The poverty rate of 8.1% is lower than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3698, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 3,786. 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 17 minutes, with 15.1% working from home. About 80.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 112.6, which is 12.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 122.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $49,560 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$262,555
Median List Price
$289,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$153
Days on Market
14
Active Inventory
5
Months of Supply
0.8
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
50.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.3%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
6
New Listings
1
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$153
Median List $/SF
$192
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Rutherford, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area, home prices have risen 354.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 94.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 83.1%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 52.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 12.3%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA housing market rather than Rutherford alone.
Metro area: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
Rutherford vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Rutherford is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Rutherford, PA has a median home value of $189,300, making it the 13,069th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Rutherford has a higher median home value than 53% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Rutherford, PA has a median rent of $1,228, making it the 6,345th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Rutherford has a higher median rent than 72% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Rutherford, PA has a price per square foot of $153, making it the 12,280th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Rutherford has a higher price per square foot than 41% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Rutherford, PA has a rent burden of 19.1%, making it the 10,182nd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Rutherford has a higher rent burden than 54% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$189,300
Median Rent
$1,228
Total Housing Units
2,498
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Owner Occupied
70.4%
Renter Occupied
29.6%
Median Property Tax
$2,641
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,398
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$2,641
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.40%
of home value
Median Home Value
$189,300
Estimated Mean Tax
$2,872
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,641) by the median home value ($189,300). In Rutherford, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.40%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Rutherford, PA is $262,555 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 14 days on the market. 50.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 0.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $153. The median rent is $1,228 per month (Census ACS). About 70.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1989. There are 2,498 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,641. The effective tax rate is 1.40%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Rutherford. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.6
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
22
Public Assistance
$57.3M
Individual Assistance
$25.0M
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $1.6M | $125K |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $31.9M | $5.7M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Jan 2013 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | $17.5M | $16.1M |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $2.1M | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Severe Storm | Jun 2006 | — | $122K |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $10K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Apr 2005 | $73K | — |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $2.6M | $3.0M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Aug 2003 | $13K | — |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | $1.4M | — |
| Tropical Depression Dennis Pa → | Flood | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 25 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5,245
Total Claims Paid
$86,089,209
Avg Claim Payout
$16,414
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
32
Federal Funding
$12,474,712
Properties Protected
128
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.80
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 26 | $8,225,397 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $35,215 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $1,694,257 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $175,500 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $228,737 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Rutherford has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, hurricane. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 5,245 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $57,343,851 in public assistance recovery funding. $24,981,076 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 32 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
—
Depression Rate
—
Diabetes Rate
—
Uninsured Rate
—
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Rutherford has an obesity rate of —, which is .
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.3 mi
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute | 7.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | Yes |
| Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
17 min
-28% vs national
Drive Alone
80.5%
+2% vs national
Work From Home
15.1%
+63% vs national
Carpool
4.4%
How Rutherford's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in Rutherford, PA is 17 minutes, which is 28.2% below the national average of 23 minutes. 80.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 15.1% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. 4.4% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
97.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
88.4%
of households
No Internet
1.1%
of households
Total Households
2,498
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.1%
of households
Smartphone
93.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
86.7%
of households
Tablet
74.5%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
17.8¢
per kWh
-7% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-29% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.9¢
per kWh
-34% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$145
residential
-1% vs Under 10,000 avg
4% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Rutherford vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
97.0% of households in Rutherford have broadband internet access. 88.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.1% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Rutherford is located in Dauphin County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Rutherford.
Election Overview
Source: Dauphin County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
78,327
52.4%
GOP Votes
69,474
46.5%
Total Votes
149,526
Margin
D+5.9%
Shift from 2020
R+2.6pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78,327 | 69,474 | 149,526 | 52.4% | 46.5% | D+5.9 |
| 2020 | 78,983 | 66,408 | 147,368 | 53.6% | 45.1% | D+8.5 |
| 2016 | 64,287 | 60,620 | 130,160 | 49.4% | 46.6% | D+2.8 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Dauphin County recorded 149,526 total votes. Democrats won the county with 52.4% of the vote compared to 46.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+5.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Dauphin County has shifted 3.1 percentage points toward Democrats.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
21
Total Population
346,129
Avg Median Income
-$63,424,691
Avg Home Value
-$95,056,367
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17010 | 170 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 17011 | 38,642 | $88,889 | $261,900 | $1,270 | 13.1 |
| 17033 | 17,009 | $75,093 | $340,900 | $1,311 | 27.4 |
| 17034 | 2,988 | $51,717 | $120,100 | $993 | 0.8 |
| 17036 | 22,487 | $105,043 | $316,900 | $1,362 | 28.1 |
| 17043 | 5,832 | $66,752 | $216,300 | $968 | 2.1 |
| 17057 | 23,143 | $70,536 | $187,300 | $1,122 | 31.1 |
| 17070 | 16,891 | $91,100 | $240,200 | $1,046 | 14.6 |
| 17078 | 23,798 | $84,533 | $278,300 | $1,252 | 30.1 |
| 17093 | 752 | $73,823 | $169,500 | N/A | 0.5 |
| 17101 | 2,678 | $70,100 | N/A | $984 | 0.5 |
| 17102 | 8,177 | $55,369 | $172,900 | $1,062 | 0.8 |
| 17103 | 12,774 | $41,383 | $113,100 | $933 | 1.9 |
| 17104 | 19,401 | $42,113 | $102,200 | $953 | 3.4 |
| 17109 | 27,422 | $70,618 | $203,200 | $1,234 | 7.0 |
| 17110 | 26,401 | $79,499 | $206,200 | $1,400 | 14.9 |
| 17111 | 35,818 | $84,314 | $225,500 | $1,309 | 18.4 |
| 17112 | 38,970 | $101,784 | $290,400 | $1,400 | 69.6 |
| 17113 | 11,786 | $60,554 | $141,300 | $1,091 | 4.2 |
| 17120 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 17319 | 10,990 | $101,610 | $230,100 | $1,147 | 16.8 |
Rutherford, PA has 21 ZIP codes with a combined population of 346,129. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$63,424,691. The average median home value is -$95,056,367. The average median monthly rent is -$95,237,103.
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