About East Rutherford, NJ
East Rutherford is a suburb of New York City with a population of 9,707. East Rutherford is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in East Rutherford offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In East Rutherford there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in East Rutherford and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in East Rutherford are above average.
History of East Rutherford, NJ
By an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 17, 1889, a portion of the old Union Township was incorporated under the name of Boiling Springs Township. The new township took its name from a spring in the community. On March 28, 1894, the Borough of East Rutherford was created, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day, and Boiling Springs Township was dissolved. While there was no change in its borders, the name and form of government were changed. East Rutherford’s claim to national fame is that it is the home of the Meadowlands Sports Complex.
