East Rutherford, New Jersey

About East Rutherford

Set in the northeastern part of New Jersey, East Rutherford is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 10,624.

East Rutherford holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 3.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,864 residents per square mile.

📰 East Rutherford News Today

• Aug 15, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) walks off the field after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images The Lufkin Daily News · Aug 15
• MetLife Stadium Leadership News: Ron VanDeVeen Named Chief Programming Officer, Mark Stefanacci Takes Helm As President And CEO Pollstar News · Aug 17
• New York Giants training camp: Sights and sounds from Day 16 Yahoo Sports · Aug 18
• Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to rebuilding schools WOWK 13 News · Aug 18
• Bruno Mars x Hello Kitty Pop-Ups Return to North America Starting Aug. 20 Complex · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes East Rutherford Unique

• The only place in America named East Rutherford — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,624.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in East Rutherford

• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Annabelle's House of Mozzarella — italian
• Chili's
• Daily Seoul — korean
• Grisini (café)
• Hard Rock Cafe — american
• Joe C's Hot Cocoa (café)
• La Fortaleza Carlstadt — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Big Snow American Dream · Theme park
• DreamWorks Water Park · Theme park
• Nickelodeon Universe · Theme park
• Sea Life Aquarium · Aquarium

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in East Rutherford

• Alfred S. Faust Middle School
• Henry P. Becton Regional High School
• Lincoln School
• McKenzie School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of East Rutherford

🏘️ Nearby Communities