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Rutherford, New Jersey · ZIP 07070

Rutherford — ZIP 07070

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Rutherford (07070) scores 77/100 — Good for New Jersey. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $763K.

77OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share4%
Property crime share96%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100
Avg math proficiency53%
Avg reading proficiency67%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$763K
Median rent$2,418/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$763K

Median Rent

$2,418/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,596

Violent Crime

682

Property Crime

7,914

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Bergen County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lincoln SchoolPK–03500
72%
67%
Washington School01–03349
62%
67%
Pierrepont School04–06569
52%
69%
Union School07–08399
48%
71%
Rutherford High School09–12727
32%
62%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

18,748

Median Income

$143K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

40 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07070 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 07070 has a school score of 74/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 07070 is approximately $763K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 07070 in Rutherford has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.