Rutherford, NJ Real Estate & Homes For Sale

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Real Estate & Homes For Sale Near Rutherford, NJ

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Rutherford, NJ Real Estate Trends

Learn about the Rutherford, NJ housing market through trends and averages.

Affordability of Living in Rutherford, NJ

The median home value is $738,683
MonthMedian home value
April 2025$704k
May 2025$709k
June 2025$712k
July 2025$715k
August 2025$716k
September 2025$718k
October 2025$720k
November 2025$722k
December 2025$725k
January 2026$728k
February 2026$734k
March 2026$739k
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Average Home Value in Rutherford, NJ, by Home Size

Currently, there are 11 new listings in Rutherford, NJ and 33 homes for sale.
Home SizeHome Value*
1 bedroom (10 homes)$296,150
2 bedrooms (See homes)$475,431
3 bedrooms (5 homes)$747,171
4 bedrooms (9 homes)$862,531
*Home value over the past month

What Locals Say about Rutherford

Review Highlights

Rutherford’s long-term value: safe, close-knit, top schools, swift NYC commute for families. Residents love safety, blue-ribbon schools, parks, walkability, and fast train/bus to NYC. Taxes run high, nightlife is limited to BYO, traffic and crowding can be issues.
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  • joan Sr. javier
    "Good neighbors , clean, very good public service, Blue ribbon schools. Excelent district board of education "
  • Tsering Gurung Gurung
    "No 1 safe neighborhood easy to access major highways also good transportation to Manhattan only 20 minutes… clean quiet and beautiful in summer with alot tree "
  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here everyone is friendly and nice. The downtown area is great the shops and stores are cute. "
  • Trulia User
    "if going to NYC, Rutherford has an express bus and a train. The bus runs nearly 24 hrs (not 4 am to 5:30 am). You also have easy access to highways. Minutes to NJTP, Rt 3, Rt 17. NJTP exit 16W (or 16E a few minutes down Rt 3)."
  • Aleishka F.
    "It’s a safe area and clean. There are good schools in this neighborhood. Some places have near by markets. It all depends on where in the areas you live. "
  • Vandykjean16
    "School system is great, there are no bad or sketchy parts of Rutherford all are nice, the type of town where everyone knows and helps eachother, you can raise your kids and then your kids kids will grow up together"
  • Frank K.
    "The neighborhood is a mix of home owners and renters. It's a safe area. There are plenty of parks and recreation for kids. There are also numerous clubs and activities for all interests and ages. The library has plenty of services to take advantage of. "
  • Rick S.
    "Great schools, great town..moved here from Secaucus. Wish we had found Rutherford years ago. Would recommend Rutherford to anyone.."
  • Luis A.
    "This neighborhood is unique because it’s make me feel security, quiet but at the same time you can do what you want without exceeding the limits. I hope my kids can grow up here. I in love with Rutherford 💓"
  • Hutch H.
    "I drive to Brooklyn. 35 mins no traffic. Add an hour for traffic. There is always street parking here. "
  • Kirelos B.
    "Great neighborhood, school system, parks an green areas. Quite, clean and safe. Close to New York City. "
  • Michelle N. T.
    "quiet safe neighborhood great for dogs jogging kids etc close to everything and local farmers market"
  • Erich S.
    "everyone is friendly, great school system, mix of all ages, lots of puppies, easy to walk to train and busses, "
  • Erich S.
    "safe, family friendly, Great schools, great neighbors, walk to transparent, bus and train service excellent, quick commute to nyc, "
  • Lina V.
    "I live here for 12 years and I love it. It's the right amount of quiet. The neighbors all know each other and it's safe. "
  • Frank K.
    "Lots of dogs. Many well light walking paths. Neighbors are verying welcoming to dogs (as long as people clean up : -) "
  • Bemi U.
    "Community Concerts, Garage Sales, Farmer’s Market, and all of the great restaurants that are available in town."
  • Abhi4bubly
    "Great access of public transportations. You can get bus train or taxi very easily to go any near by shopping centers. "
  • Ronald J.
    "Most of the apartment don’t allow dogs :/. Also not a dog park in Rutherford. We need it ............"
  • Tatiana C.
    "Lots of parks, great friendly neighborhood to walk around. So many dog owners, lots of puppy playmates too!"
  • Genesis O.
    "Dogs are very welcome, dog loving community! Everyone keeps their dogs on leashes and clean up after their dogs."
  • Ronald J.
    "Great commute to live. Feeling so safe walking on the street. It’s clean, always parking and close to everything. "
  • Genesis O.
    "Safe environment, parks nearby for both children’s and dogs. Transportation availability is great for those who do not own vehicles. "
  • Markrisoli
    "I’m not a dog owner at the moment, but I see several dogs throughout the town. It’s very dog friendly."
  • Thomas L.
    "Great town to live for nyc work/life balance. Real sense of community and pride shown by residents. Small town feel but only about 8 miles from the big city make Rutherford a gem!"
  • Joel F.
    "Too many cars. Dogs get runed over all the time... it's dangerous for dogs. Must be leashed and supervised."
  • David A.
    "A small town feel with easy access to the big city, Rutherford is truly the promised land of north jersey. "
  • Rick S.
    "We recently moved here from Secaucus and wished we had moved here years ago. Everyone is friendly, the main street (Park Ave) is wonderful, schools are great, easy nd fast transportation to NYC.. what more can you ask for? "
  • Mina
    "Green areas, pet friendly places, the near by park doesn’t allow pets , must of the dogs owner pick up after their pets"
  • Temikm
    "it is a nice place to live in. family friendly, safe and tranquil . a place of trees to walk hand on hand with loved ones. a place of hope you breath in the air with confidence"
  • Thomas L.
    "Many dog walkers out and about. Many wide streets with fewer cars give lots of options. "
  • Getkushaldalal
    "It is borough of trees. The park is amazing where kids can play. Neighbors are amazing too. The events organized by town is really good. We are very good community."
  • Alejandro Rad
    "I’d been living here for 4 years. We have few friends and overall people are very friendly and Good Town"
  • Luis A.
    "I live here for almost 3 years and I will like to live here all my life because is a safety neighborhood I can walk with my dog at 12:00 pm and feel safety. The neighbors are friendly. Streets, roads and school amazing. "
  • Rose
    "Lived here all my life. It’s a safe neighborhood with a great sense of community. The downtown areas of Park Ave and Union Ave with shops and restaurants - are an asset to the community. We love BYOB of a dry town too. Allows us to frequent local eateries more often. We love to support local business."
  • Jean A. O.
    "Street vendors and flea market events by town hall. Town movie night during the summer months. Ethnic food vendors day during the summer. Parades and much more."
  • Nicole S.
    "Street fairs, farmers markets, holiday parties, many restaurants, etc. great, close knit town that comes together "
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