Name: Rutherford
Address: Rutherford

About the neighborhood

Rutherford offers convenient access to public transportation with services along the Main/Bergen County Line and Port Jervis Line, as well as various bus routes connecting throughout the borough. A diverse range of local businesses creates a vibrant shopping and dining environment to satisfy daily needs and culinary interests. Educational options are abundant, featuring both public and private elementary and secondary schools in close proximity. The borough is known for its peaceful streets and several well-placed public green spaces, including Rutherford Memorial Park, providing ample opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. Housing mainly consists of spacious single detached homes alongside some duplexes and small apartment buildings.

Characteristics

Transportation

No matter the medium of transportation, it is rather easy to travel in Rutherford. Rutherford is fairly suitable for people who prefer to get around as pedestrians; running daily errands is easy without a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. On the other hand, it is occasionally challenging to commute by bike in Rutherford since there are few bike lanes, and riding is made difficult by the typically hilly topography. Owing to 5 train stations (for instance, Kingsland and Lyndhurst) on the Port Jervis Line and Main/Bergen County Line, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines, property owners can depend on public transit to navigate this part of the Greater New York metropolitan area. Driving is often the preferred mode of transportation in Rutherford. Finding a place to park is quite easy, and it is a short drive to the nearest highway, such as New Jersey Tpke, from any home in this borough.

Services

Both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a rather short pedestrian trip from most homes for sale in Rutherford. Park Avenue is among the best streets for food stores. In addition, there are over 200 restaurants and about 30 coffee shops to enjoy in Rutherford. It is also convenient to access a selection of clothing stores without needing to get in a car. Regarding education, residents will welcome that wherever their home is located in Rutherford, primary as well as high schools are close by. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a borough, Rutherford is a fairly good option. Most areas in Rutherford are quiet, as the streets are reasonably tranquil, although that is not the case closer to the railway line or New Jersey Tpke. However, there are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to enjoy, such as Veterans Memorial Park and Richard W. DeKorte Park, and they are very well-spread out, making it easy to get to them. Lastly, even though this part of the Greater New York metropolitan area is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly7.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.8

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly5.0

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries7.8

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance