Burke County, North Carolina
Rutherford College Real Estate and Local Guide
Small residential town in eastern Burke County within the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton metro area, named for a 19th-century college that once operated on the site. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Rutherford College best.
About the area
Living in Rutherford College, NC
Named for Rutherford College, a private school that operated from the 1850s until the 1930s before merging into what became Brevard College; the town reincorporated in 1977.
The housing market
Homes in Rutherford College
- About 72% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 77% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $196,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Rutherford College home
Rutherford College historical marker (N-29)
State highway marker on Malcolm Boulevard for the town's namesake 19th-century college
Rutherford College Municipal Park
Town park at 950 Malcolm Boulevard with a picnic shelter, stage, and playground
RC Greenway
Quarter-mile shaded walking track with an amphitheater and two playgrounds behind Town Hall
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.