In Rutherford, North Carolina, the median home price is $224,318, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $51,410; the population is 64,930; schools rate 6.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 216.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Rutherford at a glance
Population
64,930
Median Household Income
$51,410
Typical Home Value
$224,318
School District Rating
6.8
Violent Crime Rate
216.3
Avg Commute Time
26.1
About Rutherford
Rutherford has a population of 64,930. The median home value is $224,318, 35% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $51,410 (29% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Cool Spring, Rutherfordton, and Colfax.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Rutherford
14 towns, by population.
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Rutherford at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Rutherford?
- Rutherford has a population of 64,930 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Rutherford?
- The median home value in Rutherford is $224,318. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Rutherford?
- Median household income in Rutherford is $51,410 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Rutherford in?
- Rutherford is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Rutherford?
- Rutherford contains 14 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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