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Rutland, MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Population

2,019

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

683

ZIP codes

0

Rutland and its ZIP codes

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Rutland at a glance

  • The median household income is $95,724, 8% below the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $406,600 (28% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,061 a month.

Local data for Rutland, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rutland, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$95,724

Poverty rate

1.0%

Median home value

$406,600

Median rent

$1,061/mo

Homeownership

82.5%

Bachelor's or higher

44.0%

Median age

49.0

Average commute

35.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (850), Italian Americans (266), Polish Americans (180).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for Rutland.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$74,037

356,384 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,909

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5.8B

FY 2026, $6,718 per person

Worcester County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Rutland, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.0%
  • Carpooled2.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home14.4%

Average one-way commute: 35.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rutland, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,768

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,081

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 13°F

47.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rutland, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.2%

U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts

Diabetes

9.7%

U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts

Smoking

11.6%

U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.9%

U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts

Cities near Rutland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SpencerCensus-designated place8.2 mi2.1
WorcesterCity8.9 mi37.4
BarreCensus-designated place9.1 mi1.6
North BrookfieldCensus-designated place9.2 mi1.5
East BrookfieldCensus-designated place10 mi1.6
BrookfieldCensus-designated place13 mi1.2
West BrookfieldCensus-designated place13 mi1.3
South LancasterCensus-designated place14 mi1.3
ClintonCensus-designated place14 mi1.5
LeominsterCity15 mi28.8
PetershamCensus-designated place15 mi1.2
GardnerCity15 mi22.1
NorthboroughCensus-designated place16 mi3.3
WarrenCensus-designated place16 mi1.3
WareCensus-designated place17 mi6.2
FitchburgCity17 mi27.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rutland, MA in?
Rutland is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Rutland, MA?
About 2,019 people live in Rutland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rutland?
Nearby places include Spencer (8.2 mi), Worcester (8.9 mi), Barre (9.1 mi), North Brookfield (9.2 mi), East Brookfield (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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