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Rutherford, Pennsylvania houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Rutherford, PA (Dauphin County) — Census median home value $189,300, county listing prices down about 9.1% over the past year. Market data for Rutherford houses and the broader area.
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Rutherford, PA is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — this guide covers houses in Rutherford and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,982, with a median household income of $77,306. Census data puts Rutherford houses at a median value of $189,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Dauphin County's current median listing price runs $288,225, down about 9.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
Rutherford housing market
Rutherford is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Rutherford and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$189,300
Population (Census ACS)
6,982
Median household income
$77,306
County price trend (2025)
5.22% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Rutherford market snapshot
Population
6,982
County
Dauphin County
Median Household Income
$77,306
Median Home Value (city)
$189,300
Median Listing Price (Dauphin County)
$288,225
Median Gross Rent
$1,228/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-9.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rutherford's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $189,300. Separately, Dauphin County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $288,225. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Dauphin County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.22% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Rutherford has an estimated population of 6,982 and a median household income of $77,306, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Rutherford's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Rutherford
County guide: Dauphin County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Rutherford.
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Nearby communities include Lawnton, Colonial Park, Hummelstown, Oberlin, Paxtonia, Paxtang, Bressler, Enhaut, Progress, Penbrook, Steelton, Highspire, Union Deposit, Middletown, Skyline View, Linglestown.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: New Market (~5.7 mi), New Cumberland (~6.5 mi), Lemoyne (~7.1 mi), Wormleysburg (~7.5 mi), Lower Allen (~7.7 mi), Goldsboro (~7.9 mi), Valley Green (~7.9 mi), West Fairview (~8.1 mi), Camp Hill (~8.6 mi), Enola (~9.0 mi), Palmyra (~9.5 mi), Campbelltown (~9.8 mi), Marysville (~9.8 mi), Shiremanstown (~10.4 mi), Lewisberry (~10.5 mi), York Haven (~11.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Rutherford data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,982
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$189,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$77,306
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,228
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.22%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$288,225
Census place type
CDP
County
Dauphin County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.24 sq mi
Census GEOID
4266864
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Rutherford
Schools
Central Dauphin SD — 19 schools, 12,479 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dauphin addresses may be served by Central Dauphin SD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Rutherford FAQ
What are houses worth in Rutherford, PA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Rutherford at $189,300. Dauphin County's current median listing price runs $288,225, down about 9.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Rutherford, PA?
For owner-occupied houses in Rutherford, Census ACS data shows a median value of $189,300. Active listing prices in Dauphin County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Rutherford, PA?
Rutherford houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dauphin County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Rutherford, PA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rutherford's population at approximately 6,982.
What's the median rent in Rutherford, PA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Rutherford at approximately $1,228 per month.
What is the median household income in Rutherford, PA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Rutherford at approximately $77,306.
Is the Rutherford housing market growing?
Dauphin County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.22% annual change in 2025.
Is Rutherford, PA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Rutherford's median home value at about 2.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Rutherford, PA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Central Dauphin SD for many Rutherford addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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