Rutherford, NJ vs Summit, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 47). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $128,576). Rutherford leads in cost of living index (146 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rutherford, NJ | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1075) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 18,852 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $767,911 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $128,576 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+24.2 |
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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
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65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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