New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Raritan is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,192. Residents earn $103,699 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Raritan receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Raritan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Raritan is $103,699, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Raritan among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Raritan is $449,200, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,927 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Raritan is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,929 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Raritan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 59.8% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 40.2% |
| 200% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,699 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,989 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,046 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $152,534 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,950 |
| County GDP | $54,494M |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Healthcare | 1,266 |
| Retail | 1,003 |
| Manufacturing | 243 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.91% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
| Census Median | $449,200 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $532,498 |
| Median List Price | $590,000 |
| Median List Price | $590,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $0 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.2% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,927 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,506 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.91% |
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 15.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Total Violent | 50.4/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 25.2/100K |
| Assault | 25.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,929.1/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 403.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,487.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 37.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5713°N, 74.6460°W |
| County FIPS | 34035 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,117/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Retail Stores | 1,003 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |