What are the schools like in Rutland, MA?

Rutland is served primarily by Wachusett. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Rutland?

The median household income in Rutland, MA is $84,063 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Rutland, MA?

Rutland has an average high temperature of 34.5°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 60.4 inches.

Rutland, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rutland, MA affordable or expensive?

Rutland's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rutland is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $324,900 and the median rent is $1,110 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rutland, MA?

Rutland has a violent crime rate of 102.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 216.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rutland, MA a Good Place to Live?

Rutland is a small town of 1,690 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $84,063 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Rutland stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Rutland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rutland city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Rutland's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rutland costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Rutland, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$324,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,110	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,063	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rutland's violent crime rate is 102.9 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

102.9 /100k

Property Crime

216.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Rutland is served primarily by Wachusett. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rutland, MA	National Avg
School District	Wachusett	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rutland sees average highs of 34.5°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation and 60.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rutland, MA
Average High — January	34.5°F
Average High — July	83.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	60.4"

Demographics

Metric	Rutland, MA	National Avg
Population	1,690	—
Median Age	47.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Barre, MA 8 mi Spencer, MA 9 mi North Brookfield, MA 9 mi Worcester, MA 10 mi East Brookfield, MA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Rutland

Rutland, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01543

Rutland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rutland, MA affordable or expensive?

Rutland's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rutland roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $324,900 and median rent is $1,110/month.

What is the crime rate in Rutland, MA?

Rutland's violent crime rate is 102.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 216.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rutland?

Public schools in Rutland are operated by Wachusett. The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 37.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rutland, MA a good place to live?

Rutland, MA has a population of 1,690, a median household income of $84,063, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rutland?

Rutland averages 34.5°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches with about 60.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rutland?

Rutland, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01543.

What is the population of Rutland?

The population of Rutland, Massachusetts is 1,690 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rutland?

Key numbers for living in Rutland: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $324,900, median household income $84,063, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rutland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.