East Rutherford, New Jersey
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| East Rutherford, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
| Name | East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Settlement type | Borough |
| Pushpin label | East Rutherford |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New Jersey |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Bergen |
| Established title | Incorporated |
| Established date | April 17, 1889 |
| Government type | Borough |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Jeffrey Lahullier (D, term ends December 31, 2025) |
| Leader title1 | Administrator |
| Leader name1 | Gregory Franz |
| Area total km2 | 10.40 |
| Area land km2 | 9.20 |
| Area water km2 | 1.20 |
| Area total sq mi | 4.02 |
| Area land sq mi | 3.55 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.46 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 10029 |
| Population density km2 | 1090.1 |
| Population density sq mi | 2825.1 |
| Timezone | Eastern (EST) |
| Utc offset | -5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | -4 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 07073 |
| Area code | 201 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 34-19420 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 0885195 |
| Website | https://www.eastrutherfordnj.net/ |
East Rutherford, New Jersey. East Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, situated within the New York metropolitan area. It is internationally renowned as the home of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, a major entertainment and sports destination. The borough's history is deeply intertwined with the development of the Hackensack River valley and its strategic location near New York City.
History
The area was originally inhabited by the Lenape and was part of the New Barbadoes Township following European settlement. Significant development began with the arrival of the New Jersey Midland Railway and the establishment of the Boehringer Mannheim pharmaceutical plant. The community separated from Union Township and was incorporated as a borough on April 17, 1889, named for John Rutherfurd, a prominent United States Senator from New Jersey. The 20th century saw transformative growth with the construction of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, which was built on filled Meadowlands wetlands and opened in 1976 with the debut of Giants Stadium.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.02 square miles, with significant portions consisting of water from the Hackensack River and its associated marshlands. It is bordered by Carlstadt, Rutherford, Wallington, and Secaucus. The terrain is largely flat, part of the New Jersey Meadowlands, and is bisected by major transportation corridors like Route 3 and the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95). The Meadowlands Sports Complex dominates the eastern section of the borough.
Demographics
The 2020 United States census recorded a population of 10,029. The racial makeup was diverse, with significant Asian American and Hispanic or Latino communities. Historically, the borough has been a destination for immigrants, including large populations from Turkey, Peru, and Colombia. The population density is one of the highest in Bergen County, reflecting its urban character. Household income levels are near the state average, with a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial zones.
Economy
The economy is dominated by the Meadowlands Sports Complex, home to MetLife Stadium, the shared home of the New York Giants and New York Jets of the National Football League, and the Meadowlands Racetrack. Major employers include the National Basketball Association's Brooklyn Nets, whose business operations are headquartered here, and various logistics and warehousing firms leveraging proximity to Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal. The American Dream Meadowlands retail and entertainment complex, while primarily located in neighboring municipalities, significantly impacts the local service economy. The borough also hosts corporate offices for companies like LG Electronics USA.
Government
East Rutherford operates under the borough form of government under the New Jersey Municipal Charter. The government consists of a mayor and a six-member Borough Council, all elected on a partisan basis. As of 2024, the mayor is Democrat Jeffrey Lahullier. The borough is part of New Jersey's 9th congressional district, represented by Bill Pascrell, and belongs to the 36th state legislative district. Local services include a dedicated Police Department and Fire Department.
Education
Public school students attend the East Rutherford School District, which includes East Rutherford Memorial School for pre-K through eighth grade. For high school, students attend Becton Regional High School in nearby Carlstadt as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Carlstadt and East Rutherford school districts. The borough is also served by Bergen Community College and is near Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck. Several private and parochial schools operate in the surrounding area.
Transportation
Major roadways include the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95), Route 3, Route 17, and Route 120, providing direct access to New York City via the Lincoln Tunnel. Public transportation is provided by NJ Transit, with bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal and local routes. The closest major rail stations are in Secaucus Junction and Rutherford (on the Bergen County Line). The borough is also a key site for interstate bus travel, hosting a large Greyhound Lines terminal near the sports complex.
Category:Boroughs in New Jersey Category:Populated places in Bergen County, New Jersey