Rutherford, Edmonton

Rutherford
Neighbourhood
Rutherford
Location of Rutherford in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53°25′08″N 113°31′37″W / 53.419°N 113.527°W / 53.419; -113.527
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
CityEdmonton
QuadrantSW
WardIpiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
SectorSouthwest
AreaHeritage Valley
Government
  Administrative bodyEdmonton City Council
  CouncillorJennifer Rice
  MPMatt Jeneroux (Conservative)
  MLARhiannon Hoyle (NDP)
Area
  Total
2.26 km2 (0.87 sq mi)
Elevation
696 m (2,283 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total
8,407
  Density3,719.9/km2 (9,634/sq mi)
  Change (2009–12)
28.9%
  Dwellings
3,498

Rutherford is a neighbourhood in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is named after Alexander Cameron Rutherford, Alberta's first premier.

According to the 2005 municipal census, approximately 85% of the residences in the neighbourhood are single-family dwellings. The remainder are mostly duplexes (13%) with a small number of row houses (2%). The majority of residences (96%) are owner-occupied.

It is bounded on the west by 127 Street, on the east by James Mowatt Trail (111 Street), on the north by Ellerslie Road, and on the south by Blackmud Creek Ravine and a line connecting the ravine to 127 Street about 25 Avenue SW.