Rutherford, New Jersey

About Rutherford

Rutherford is a close-knit town in northeastern New Jersey, home to 19,214 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Rutherford holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.78 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,912 residents per square mile.

📰 Rutherford News Today

• Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to rebuilding schools - KWKT KWKT - FOX 44 · Aug 18
• New York Giants training camp: Sights and sounds from Day 16 Yahoo Sports · Aug 18
• Aug 15, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) walks off the field after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images The Lufkin Daily News · Aug 15
• Breece Hall’s Week 1 status revealed in major Jets injury update New York Post · Aug 18
• Service Road at the Route 3/Route 17 Interchange in Rutherford to be Closed Through October TAPinto · Aug 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Rutherford Unique

• Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 19,214.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Rutherford

• 2 Sweets Bubble Tea & Rolled Ice Cream — bubble tea (café)
• Applebee's — american
• Ara Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Azteca — mexican
• Beijing hotpot — chinese
• Cafe Matisse
• Cafe Roma (café)
• Dumpling dojo — ramen
• Erie Coffeshop and bakery — coffee shop (café)
• Eros Cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Meadowlands Museum · Museum
• Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rutherford

• Riverside County Park North reviews ★
• Anthony Gallo Park reviews ★
• Boro Hill Park reviews ★
• Father Glotzbach Park reviews ★
• Firemen's Memorial Park reviews ★
• Hilltop Park reviews ★
• Kingsland Park reviews ★
• Lincoln Park reviews ★
• Lincoln Woods reviews ★
• Lyndhurst Municipal Park reviews ★
• Railroad Avenue Park reviews ★
• Riggin Memorial Field reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Rutherford

• Columbus School
• Community
• Franklin School
• Jefferson School
• Lincoln School
• Lyndhurst High School
• Lyndhurst Middle School
• Memorial School
• Pierrepont School
• Rutherford High School
• Union School
• Washington School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Rutherford

🏘️ Nearby Communities