Raritan, NJ

New Jersey · Somerset County · New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro

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.

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

8,192 Population 4,117/sq mi density

$103,699 Median Income $56,989 per capita

$449,200 Home Value $532,498 Zillow

$1,927 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

75 Violent Crime/100K 763 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$103,699 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$449,200 home value, $1,927/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

75 violent crimes/100K (80% below avg)

Education

4.2 / 5.0

39.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $103,699

38% higher than US avg

Home Value $449,200

59% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 75/100K

80% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 39.8%

18% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,927

66% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.6%

17% lower than US avg

Unemployment 4.1%

14% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.0%

60% lower than US avg

How Raritan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,192

Median Age43.1 yrs

Density4,117/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 53%

Veterans1.9%

Economy

A+

Median Income$103,699

Per Capita$56,989

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty5.0%

County GDP$54,494M

Commute22 min

Housing

Home Value$449,200

Rent$1,927

Ownership53.4%

Zillow$532,498

Housing Units3,376

Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

Violent75/100K

Property763/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault25/100K

Burglary138/100K

Health

Obesity26.6%

Uninsured11.2%

Smoking9.9%

Depression15.3%

Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain46.7 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation112 ft (34 m)

Education

Bachelor's+39.8%

High School+90.0%

Graduate+16.1%

School Score7.34

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%

Commute22 min

Broadband94.7%

EV Stations7

Libraries17

Is Raritan a Good Place to Live?

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, abundant sunshine. 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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

Raritan is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 75 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 763 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.

Education

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 7.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

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. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Raritan has a population of 8,192 with a density of 4,117 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (52.8%), with 3.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 59.8% of residents, while 40.2% speak Spanish. 1.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 10.6% of residents have a disability. 90.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

8,192

Total Population

4,117

People / sq mi

43.1yrs

Median Age

11% above US avg

2.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%

Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Raritan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 59.8%

24% below US avg

Spanish 40.2%

200% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Raritan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Raritan is $103,699, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,989 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $2,046, 43% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants. The cost of living index is 108.8, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 14.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Raritan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$103,699
	38% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$56,989
Avg Weekly Wage	$2,046
IRS Avg AGI	$152,534
Gini Index	0.462 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.1%
	14% above US avg
Poverty Rate	5.0%
	60% below US avg
Establishments (County)	10,950
County GDP	$54,494M

Business (County)

Restaurants	823
Healthcare	1,266
Retail	1,003
Manufacturing	243

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$13,089
	274% above US avg
Cost of Living	108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	21.8 min
Drive Alone	76.5%
Public Transit	1.8%
Work from Home	14.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Raritan is $449,200, 59% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $532,498, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96.2% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,927 (66% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,759 for a one-bedroom to $2,132 for a two-bedroom apartment. 53.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,376 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1966. The average annual property tax is $13,089 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$449,200
	59% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$532,498
Median List Price	$590,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$590,000
$/Sq Ft	$0
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.2%
Price Drops	25.0%
Inventory	4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,927
	66% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$2,506
Rent Burden	28.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,599
1 Bedroom	$1,759
2 Bedrooms	$2,132
3 Bedrooms	$2,658
4 Bedrooms	$3,005

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	53.4%
Owner-Occupied	53.4%
Renter-Occupied	46.6%
Housing Units	3,376
Median Year Built	1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$13,089
	274% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.91%

In Raritan, 26.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.3% of residents, below the national average. 26.8% have high blood pressure. 9.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 14.9% report binge drinking. 22.3% are physically inactive. 15.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 14.8% experience frequent mental distress. 11.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:907. The dentist ratio is 1:1,017. 92.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Raritan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

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%
Cancer	6.3%
Stroke	2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	9.9%
	29% below US avg
Binge Drinking	14.9%
Physical Inactivity	22.3%
Depression	15.3%
Mental Distress	14.8%
Physical Distress	10.7%
Short Sleep	38.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	90.1%
Uninsured	11.2%
	30% above US avg
Primary Care	1:907
Dentists	1:1,017
Mental Health	1:307
Checkup Rate	75.6%
Dental Visits	68.0%
Premature Death	4,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.6/10
Exercise Access	92.1%
Healthcare Facilities	1,266

Raritan has a violent crime rate of 75 per 100,000 residents, 80% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 25.0 per 100,000, robbery at 12.5, rape at 37.5. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 763 per 100,000, 61% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 563, burglary at 138, vehicle theft at 63 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 17 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Raritan receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Raritan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	75.0/100K
	80% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	37.5/100K
Robbery	12.5/100K
Assault	25.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	762.6/100K
	61% below US avg
Burglary	137.5/100K
Theft	562.6/100K
Vehicle Theft	62.5/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	17
Traffic Accidents	78
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Raritan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

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
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Somerset County County
Nearest Airport	Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"

23% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	93.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	17 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	121 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	118 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	16 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	139 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	35 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	39 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	144 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	59 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	106 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	35 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	119 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	16 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	18 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	119 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	71 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	125 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	106 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	107 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	103 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Sandy (2012, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2012	Sandy	Category 1	281 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	277 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	209 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	109 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

284 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 214 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	58 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	90 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	83 km	3
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	15 km	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	85 km	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	82 km	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	25 km	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	64 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	32 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	28 km	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	35 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	51 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	56 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	72 km	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	33 km	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	72 km	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	36 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	99 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	61 km	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	75 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1964	LONG ISLAND, NY	Meteorological	0.3 m	—	133 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	23 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	98 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	23,000	82 km
1995	GREENWOOD STATE FOREST	21,271	88 km
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	98 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	88 km
2016	16 MILE	7,896	82 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	85 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	74 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	89 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	65 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	87 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	95 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	99 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	67 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	90 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	64 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	95 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	79 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	63 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,367	90 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,122	90 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-0°C)	3.0 in	Driest
March	40°F (4°C)	4.0 in
April	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.7 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in
July	74°F (23°C)	5.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
September	65°F (19°C)	4.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	4.1 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.8 in

Raritan has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.0").

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Raritan is located in Somerset County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 16.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 7.3 out of 10, reflecting strong academic performance. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 55.7% of the vote, a 13.9-point margin. 94.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 7 EV charging stations. There are 17 public libraries serving the community. 1,266 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 76.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.8%

D 55.7%

Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	17
Traffic Accidents	78
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	39.8%
	18% above US avg
High School+	90.0%
Graduate Degree+	16.1%
School Test Score	7.34

A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	4,117/sq mi
Total Area	2.0 sq mi
County	Somerset County County

Services

Broadband Access	94.7%
Avg Download Speed	145.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	72.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	7
Alt Fuel Stations	7
Public Libraries	17
Healthcare Facilities	1,266
Restaurants	823
Retail Stores	1,003

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	21.8 min
Drive Alone	76.5%
Public Transit	1.8%
Work from Home	14.1%

Average costs for common services in Raritan. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$272 ($163–$435)
Specialist Visit	$381 ($218–$598)
Urgent Care Visit	$218 ($109–$381)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,394 ($870–$5,440)
Dental Cleaning	$141 ($82–$218)
Dental Filling	$272 ($163–$435)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$49 ($27–$82)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$82 ($54–$131)
Brake Pad Replacement	$326 ($163–$544)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$82)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$653 ($435–$1,088)
Battery Replacement	$218 ($109–$381)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$109 ($65–$163)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$98 ($54–$152)
HVAC Repair	$435 ($163–$870)
HVAC System Install	$7,616 ($4,352–$13,056)
Roof Repair	$1,088 ($435–$2,176)
Roof Replacement	$9,792 ($5,984–$16,320)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,632 ($544–$3,808)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,320 ($5,440–$32,640)
DUI Defense	$5,440 ($2,176–$10,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,632 ($870–$3,264)
Will Preparation	$544 ($218–$1,088)
Trust Preparation	$2,720 ($1,088–$5,440)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$49)
Women's Haircut	$60 ($33–$109)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$163 ($82–$272)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$49)
Pedicure	$44 ($27–$71)
Massage (1 Hour)	$87 ($54–$141)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.46 ($3.26–$5.98)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.81 ($2.72–$5.44)
Loaf of Bread	$4.13 ($2.72–$5.98)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.90 ($3.26–$7.07)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.98 ($4.35–$8.16)
Rice (per lb)	$1.09 ($0.65–$1.96)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$152 ($87–$272)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$163)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$131)
Internet (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$109)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$71 ($33–$109)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$92 ($54–$163)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$218 ($82–$544)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,176 ($1,306–$3,808)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$141)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.70–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$109 ($33–$272)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($16–$82)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,306 ($653–$2,720)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,088 ($544–$2,176)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$435 ($218–$762)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$109)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,088 ($435–$2,720)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,600 ($5,440–$32,640)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$65 ($33–$109)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$109 ($54–$218)
Dog Grooming	$65 ($33–$109)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$82)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$326 ($163–$544)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$218 ($109–$435)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,410
Toddler	$1,382
Preschool	$1,382
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$896
Toddler	$905
Preschool	$846

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Somerset County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Professional & Technical Services	25,627	1,658	$162,074	1.93
Health Care & Social Assistance	24,063	1,834	$61,905	0.88
Retail Trade	17,015	921	$44,794	0.89
Manufacturing	15,552	334	$127,994	0.99
Administrative & Waste Services	12,950	778	$71,948	1.15
Accommodation & Food Services	11,880	771	$32,905	0.69
Wholesale Trade	11,347	570	$146,275	1.51
Management of Companies	11,267	96	$232,619	3.51
Construction	7,531	811	$95,586	0.75
Information & Technology	7,504	158	$236,048	2.10
Finance & Insurance	6,611	494	$179,534	0.86
Transportation & Warehousing	6,526	211	$51,689	0.81
Other Services	5,562	928	$44,686	0.97
Educational Services	3,309	189	$49,453	0.84
Real Estate	3,185	286	$105,729	1.08
Arts & Entertainment	3,143	156	$37,973	0.98
Unclassified	635	496	$60,547	2.39
Mining & Oil/Gas	403	5	$97,349	0.56
Utilities	328	12	$128,263	0.45
Agriculture & Forestry	176	43	$51,719	0.11

Schools in Raritan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
John F. Kennedy Primary School	Elementary	450	49	9.2:1

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Radio Stations near Raritan

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Ambient Sleeping Pill	ambient, meditation	MP3 256 kbps
The Bluegrass Jamboree	americana, bluegrass	MP3 192 kbps
Ambiant Sleeping Pill	—	MP3 128 kbps
WPRB 103.3 FM - Princeton, NJ	commercial, freeform	AAC 96 kbps
94.5PST	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
KOL BRAMAH 107.9 FM LAKEWOOD	—	MP3 128 kbps
R I B Web Radio	—	MP3 192 kbps
WDVR	community radio, family	MP3
WRSU	university radio	AAC 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Raritan

1 campgrounds found near Raritan.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Worthington State Forest Campground	—	—	Free

National Parks Near Raritan

172 national parks and monuments found near Raritan.

Park	Type	Fee
3 Forts Ferry	State Park	Free
Abbott Marshland	State Park	Free
African Burial Ground National Monument	National Monument	Free
Alapocas Run State Park	State Park	Free
Allaire State Park	State Park	Free
Allaire State Park	State Park	Free
Allamuchy Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Archbald Pothole State Park	State Park	Free
Barnegat	State Park	Free
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park	State Park	Free
Bayswater Point State Park	State Park	Free
Bear Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Bellevue State Park	State Park	Free
Beltzville State Park	State Park	Free
Benjamin Rush State Park	State Park	Free
Big Pocono State Park	State Park	Free
Blauvelt State Park	State Park	Free
Braen-Stone Industries Inc.	State Park	Free
Brandywine Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Brandywine Park	State Park	Free
Broad Channel American Park	State Park	Free
Browns Point Park	State Park	Free
Buck Mountain	State Park	Free
Camp Zehnder	State Park	Free
Castle Clinton National Monument	National Monument	Free
Cheesequake State Park	State Park	Free
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Cranberry Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park (David Library)	State Park	Free
Delaware River Access State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$10
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park	State Park	Free
Division of Parks and Forestry Park	State Park	Free
Dockside State Park	State Park	Free
Donald J. Trump State Park	State Park	Free
Double Trouble State Park	State Park	Free
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Edison State Park	State Park	Free
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Free
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park	State Park	Free
Evansburg State Park	State Park	Free
Farny State Park	State Park	Free
FDR Four Freedoms State Park Park	State Park	Free
Federal Hall National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Federal Land	State Park	Free
First State National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Flint Woods Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Fort Delaware State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Mott State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Washington State Park	State Park	Free
Fox Point State Park	State Park	Free
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park	State Park	Free
Gantry Plaza State Park	State Park	Free
Gateway National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
General Grant National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Goose Pond Mountain	State Park	Free
Gouldsboro State Park	State Park	Free
Governors Island National Monument	National Monument	Free
Greenwood Lake State Park	State Park	Free
H. Fletcher Brown Park	State Park	Free
Hacklebarney State Park	State Park	Free
Hamilton Grange National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Hamilton Marsh State Park	State Park	Free
Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum	State Park	Free
Haverstraw Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Hawk Island State Park	State Park	Free
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area	State Park	Free
High Point State Park	State Park	Free
High Tor State Park	State Park	Free
Highland Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Hobbs Property	State Park	Free
Hook Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Hopatcong State Park	State Park	Free
Hopewell Park	State Park	Free
Hudson Highlands	State Park	Free
Hudson River Park	State Park	Free
Hutchinson River Pkwy Lands	State Park	Free
IBEW - Washington's Headquarter	State Park	Free
Independence National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$1
Inland Blue Acres	State Park	Free
Island Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Musconetcong State Park	State Park	Free
Liberty State Park	State Park	Free
Limited Practical Use Program	State Park	Free
Long Pond Ironworks State Park	State Park	Free
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River	National Wild and Scenic River	Free
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$30
Lusscroft Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Marsha P. Johnson State Park	State Park	Free
McEvoy Tract	State Park	Free
Monmouth Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Morristown National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Mount Laurel State Park	State Park	Free
Mt. Beacon Gateway Park	State Park	Free
National Parks of New York Harbor		Free
Neshaminy State Park	State Park	Free
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve	National Reserve	Free
Nockamixon State Park	State Park	Free
Nyack Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Osmun Forest	State Park	Free
Palisades Interstate Park	State Park	Free
Palisades State Park	State Park	Free
Palmyra Cove Nature Park	State Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Paulinskill Valley Trail	State Park	Free
Pequest River Grny	State Park	Free
Pigeon Swamp State Park	State Park	Free
Pimple Hills	State Park	Free
Plum Point Park	State Park	Free
Princeton Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Promised Land State Park	State Park	Free
Pyramid Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Ralph Stover State Park	State Park	Free
Rancocas State Park	State Park	Free
Raritan River Confluence State Park	State Park	Free
Rec Trail Wash Cross - Princet	State Park	Free
Ridley Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Ringwood State Park	State Park	Free
RMH / Scenic Hudson Land Trust	State Park	Free
Roberto Clemente State Park	State Park	Free
Rockefeller State Park Preserve	State Park	Free
Rockland Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Rocky Run Acquisition	State Park	Free
Rutgers Community Park	State Park	Free
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Sakmann	State Park	Free
Schunnemunk State Park	State Park	Free
Shirazi	State Park	Free
Shirley Chisholm State Park	State Park	Free
Shlt / Rodman Assemblage	State Park	Free
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site	State Park	Free
Soldiers and Sailors	State Park	Free
Statue Of Liberty National Monument	National Monument	Free
Stephens State Park	State Park	Free
Sterling Forest State Park	State Park	Free
Stonewall National Monument	National Monument	Free
Storm King	State Park	Free
Sussex Branch Trail	State Park	Free
Swartswood State Park	State Park	Free
Tallman Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
The Cauffiel Estate	State Park	Free
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Thomas Edison National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$10
Tobyhanna State Park	State Park	Free
Troy Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Tyler State Park	State Park	Free
unknown	State Park	Free
unknown	State Park	Free
Valley Forge National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Valley Stream State Park	State Park	Free
Verplank Landing - Mount Gulian	State Park	Free
Voorhees State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
Wawayanda State Park	State Park	Free
Wawayanda State Park	State Park	Free
Wilmington and Western Railroad	State Park	Free
Wilmington State Parks	State Park	Free
Wonder Lake State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Raritan

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	7,218	$76,250
2015	7,918	$73,827
2017	7,880	$78,974
2019	7,790	$79,362
2021	9,096	$90,125
2023	8,500	$103,699

Museums in Raritan

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION MUSEUM AND ARNOLD PALMER CENTER FOR GOLF HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM		9082342300	$175,879,735
FITZ RANDOLPH OBSERVATORY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8006226767	$162,392,000
MILBERG GALLERY FOR THE GRAPHIC ARTS	ART MUSEUM			$162,392,000
PEYTON OBSERVATORY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8006226767	$162,392,000
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		6092583788	$162,392,000
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM			$162,392,000
ELIZABETH P. KORN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		9734083000	$119,122,987
FLORENCE AND ROBERT ZUCK ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9734083000	$119,122,987
MORRIS AND DOROTHY HIRSCH RESEARCH LIBRARY OF HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE STUDIES	GENERAL MUSEUM		9085261200	$62,614,577
PLANETARIUM AT RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		9085261200	$62,614,577
MORRIS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9739713700	$3,923,135
HISTORIC MORVEN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6099248144	$1,187,320
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PRINCETON NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6099216748	$650,599
MORRIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9732673465	$555,572
MORRIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AT ACORN HALL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9732673465	$555,572
MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY AND JAMES BUILDING	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	9 MAIN ST	9733772982	$474,683
MUSEUM OF EARLY TRADES AND CRAFTS	HISTORY MUSEUM		9733772982	$474,683
CHABAD OF SE MORRIS COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9733770707	$424,326
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	30 WASHINGTON PLACE	9732921874	$267,920
COSTUME SOCIETY OF AMERICA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7572212668	$266,978
BLACK RIVER RAILROAD HISTORICAL TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	80 STANGL ROAD	9087826622	$168,744
WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9083507383	$166,439
JACOBUS VANDERVEER HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 RIVER ROAD PARK	9083966053	$160,617
HUNTERDON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9087821091	$144,275
NATIONAL GUARD MILITIA MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY	GENERAL MUSEUM			$106,808
PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	500 MERCER RD		$94,940
MEADOWS FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$69,089
SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		9082184108	$68,324
AFRICAN AMERICAN METHODIST HERITAGE CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM	36 MADISON AVENUE	9734083862	$45,458
MADISON TRAIN STATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$38,809
CANAL SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9087229556	$33,974
TEWKSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	60 WATER ST	9088326734	$33,167
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PLAINFIELD NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9087555831	$32,756
HARDING TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	16 VILLAGE RD	9732923661	$27,037
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE SOMERSET HILLS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	15 WEST OAK STREET	9082211770	$23,774
HOPEWELL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		6094660103	$23,445
PRINCETON DOLL & TOY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6093338600	$18,593
FOSTERFIELDS LIVING HISTORICAL FARM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	73 KAHDENA ROAD	9733267645	$17,770
TRI-STATE RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9736560707	$10,403
ABRAHAM STAATS HOUSE	HISTORY MUSEUM		7324695836	$6,036
EAST AMWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$5,366
HOPEWELL VALLEY VETERANS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6094624846	$4,380
GLEN ALPIN CONSERVANCY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	685 MOUNT KEMBLE AVE		$3,798
TILLINGHAST ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	24 HADLEY COURT		$300
1759 VOUGHT HOUSE	HISTORY MUSEUM
78TH DIVISION HISTORICAL HOLDING	GENERAL MUSEUM	91 SOUTH TRUMAN DRIVE	7328672039
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF EARTHS BIBLICAL HISTORY AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE	HISTORY MUSEUM
BRANCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9087222124
CALIFON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9088320878
CALIFON PRESERVATION COMMITTEE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9088666717
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		9085950001
DUNELLEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EAST BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EDUCATION THROUGH RENOVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6313266276
ENSLEY-MOUNT-BUCKALEW HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7325212040
ERDMAN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8006226767
FLEETWOOD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
FLEMING CASTLE	GENERAL MUSEUM		9087824607
FRANKLIN INN-VAN LIEW HOMESTEAD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9082317110
GARDENERS OF SOMERSET VALLEY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
GEOLOGY HALL	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		7329327243
GOMBIN JEWISH HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GREEN BROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7326270797
GRIGGSTOWN HISTORICA SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9083593589
HERITAGE TRAIL ASSOCIATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7323568856
HISTORIC BERNARDSVILLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	25 OLCOTT AVENUE	9087663000
HISTORIC SPEEDWELL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9732856534
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF HIGH BRIDGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SCOTCH PLAINS & FANWOOD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1840 FRONT STREET	9083226700
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHATHAM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	24 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD	9736354911
HOPEWELL OLD SCHOOL BAPTIST CHURCH	GENERAL MUSEUM
HOPEWELL VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HOYT DOLL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9087223782
HUNTERDON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9087821091
JAMESBURG HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	203 BUCKELEW AVENUE	7325212040
JANE VOORHEES ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		7329327237
JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CENTRAK NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322494894
KINGSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 323
LEAGUE OF HISTORICAL SOCIETIES OF NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LONG HILL TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9086472111
MACCULLOCH HALL HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9735382404
MADISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MCPC/ FOSTERFIELDS HISTORICAL FARM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9733267645
MENDHAM BOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MERCER HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6093923100
METLAR-BODINE HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7324638363
MILLSTONE VALLEY PRESERVATION COALTITION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MONUMENT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		9083598582
MORRIS AREA GENEALOGY SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MORRIS COUNTY PARK	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9733267600
MORRIS COUNTY TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9739277603
MORRIS MUSEUM PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	6 NORMANDY HEIGHTS ROAD
MORRISTOWN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9735392016
MORRISTOWN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK�	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	30 WASHINGTON PLACE	9735392016
MOUNT AMWELL PROJECT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9082360276
MUSEUM OF COMPUTER ART	ART MUSEUM
NESHANIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEW BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE FOR LEARNING AND PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON - SCHERMAN HOFFMAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	11 HARDSCRABBLE ROAD	9087665787
NEW JERSEY MUSEUM OF AGRICULTURE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7322140077
NEW PROVIDENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NORTH BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NORTH PLAINFIELD EXEMPTS FIREMEN MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		9087575720
OLD DUTCH PARSONAGE	GENERAL MUSEUM		9087251015
OUTWATERS MILITIA	HISTORY MUSEUM
PAUL ROBESON ART GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		9733531610
PAUL ROBESON GALLERIES�	ART MUSEUM
PAUL ROBESON HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2154741378
PISCATAWAY HISTORICAL & HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PLAINSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6097999040
PLAINSBORO PRESERVE	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	80 SCOTTS CORNER ROAD	6098979400
PLEASANT PLAINS SCHOOL HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PRINCETON UNIVERISTY ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM	MCCORMICK HALL	6092583788
RALSTON HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9735436878
READINGTON MUSEUMS	GENERAL MUSEUM		9082362376
READINGTON TOWNSHIP MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9085341377
RED STAR AVIATION MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
ROCKINGHAM STATE HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6096837132
RUTGERS GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	112 RYDERS LANE
RUTGERS GEOLOGY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7329327243
RUTGERS GEOLOGY MUSEUM HAMILTON-NEW BRNS	GENERAL MUSEUM		7329327243
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND DISPLAY GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7329328451
SOLITUDE HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9086383200
SOMERSET COUNTY CULTURAL & HERITAGE ENDOWMENT FUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9086473610
SOMERSET COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9082181281
SOMERVILLE MANOR CIVIC ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	539 N BRIDGE STREET	9084291761
SOUTH PLAINFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	125 JACKSON AVENUE
STEDMAN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
TOUCH N TECH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
TRAIN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9087824022
VAN HARLINGEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	506 COUNTY ROAD 601	9083598304
VAN WYCK BROOKS HISTORIC DISTRICT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VERMEULE MANSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WARREN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8472639540
WARREN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7324692318
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	6 FAIRVIEW AVENUE	9088769696
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322471451
ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		7329327237

Libraries in Raritan

Name	Address	Annual Visits
SOMERSET COUNTY LIBRARY	1 VOGT DRIVE	1,524,201
PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY	65 WITHERSPOON STREET	841,082
EDISON TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	340 PLAINFIELD AVENUE	551,266
EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY	2 JEAN WALLING CIVIC CENTER	376,462
PISCATAWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY	500 HOES LANE	340,278
FRANKLIN TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY/SOMERSET	485 DEMOTT LANE	300,547
MONROE TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY/MIDDLESEX	4 MUNICIPAL PLAZA	278,236
SOUTH BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY	110 KINGSTON LANE	239,685
PLAINSBORO FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	9 VAN DOREN DRIVE	229,335
MORRISTOWN-MORRIS TWP JOINT PUBLIC LIBRARY	1 MILLER ROAD	226,903
MORRIS COUNTY LIBRARY	30 E. HANOVER AVENUE	217,588
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	32 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE	202,650
NORTH BRUNSWICK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	880 HERMANN ROAD	201,327
PLAINFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	800 PARK AVENUE	190,803
BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	1 ANDERSON HILL ROAD	177,403
HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	31 N. FIFTH AVENUE	169,888
NEW PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY	377 ELKWOOD AVENUE	152,941
NEW BRUNSWICK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	60 LIVINGSTON AVENUE	145,000
MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY	39 KEEP STREET	140,966
SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY	1927 BARTLE AVENUE	128,431
LONG HILL TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	917 VALLEY ROAD	128,124
CHESTER LIBRARY	250 WEST MAIN STREET	125,121
SOUTH PLAINFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	2484 PLAINFIELD AVENUE	110,000
BEDMINSTER-FAR HILLS	2336 LAMINGTON ROAD	108,542
BERKELEY HEIGHTS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	290 PLAINFIELD AVENUE	99,758
FLORHAM PARK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	107 RIDGEDALE AVENUE	94,847
MIDDLESEX PUBLIC LIBRARY	1300 MOUNTAIN AVENUE	79,252
WASHINGTON TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY/MORRIS	37 E. SPRINGTOWN ROAD	74,843
RARITAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	54 E. SOMERSET STREET	59,936
MILLTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	20 W. CHURCH STREET	53,897
MENDHAM TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	2 WEST MAIN STREET	44,214
FLEMINGTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	118 MAIN STREET	42,774
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	31 OLD TURNPIKE ROAD	34,954
DUNELLEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	NEW MARKET ROAD	27,460
MENDHAM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	10 HILLTOP ROAD	27,000
PENNINGTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	30 N. MAIN STREET	26,907
HARDING TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	19 BLUE MILL ROAD	15,700
HOPEWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY	13 E. BROAD STREET	15,196
JAMESBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	229 GATZMER AVENUE	14,327

Farmers Markets in Raritan

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bedminster Farmers Market	3055 River Road	06/01/2019 to 10/26/2019	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Blue Moon Acres Farm Market- Pennington, NJ	11 Willow Creek Dr.				Visit
Bound Brook Farmers Market	Main St.
Bridgewater Farmer's Market	1 Vogt Drive	06/10/2018 to 10/21/2018	Sun: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes
Chester Farmers Market	Perry Street	06/22/2014 to 10/05/2014	Sun: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Farm to Table Market	1112 Dukes Parkway West	06/01/2016 to 11/17/2016	Thu: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Greening Princeton Farmers Market	Firestone/Chapel Plaza (Princeton Campus)				Visit
High Bridge Farmers Market	45 Main Street	June to October	Sat:8:00 am - 4:00 pm;	Yes
Highland Park Farmer's Market	218 Raritan Avenue	06/07/2013 to 12/20/2013	Fri: 11:00 AM-5:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Hopewell Community Farmers Market	Off Greenwood Ave.
Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers Market	111 Mine Street	05/20/2018 to 11/18/2018	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Madison NJ Farmers Market	Central Avenue between Cook Avenue and Main Street	05/31/2018 to 10/25/2018	Thu: 2:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Mendham Natural & Organic Farmers Market	1 Cold Hill Road	06/14/2014 to 10/11/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Middlesex Farmers Market	On Route 28 / Union Ave., Mountainview Park				Visit
Montgomery Farmers Market	Village Shopper, Rt. 206				Visit
Morris County Winter Farmers' Market	26 Mills Street	12/01/2018 to 04/14/2019	Sun: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Morristown Farmers Market	Spring St. and Morris St.	06/19/2016 to 11/20/2016	Sun: 8:30 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
New Brunswick Community Farmers Market	178 Jones Avenue	June to November	Thu:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM;Sat:11:00 AM - 5:00 PM;		Visit
New Providence Farmers Market	360 Elkwood Avenue	June to October	Wed:12:00 PM - 6:00 PM;		Visit
North Plainsfield Farmers Market	Somerset & Race St.
Pennington Farmers Market	101 Route 31 N	06/06/2020 to 11/21/2020	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Princeton Farmers' Market	Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon St	05/15/2014 to 11/20/2014	Thu: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market		05/01/2015 to 11/12/2015	Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
SCOTCH PLAINS FARMERS' MARKETPLACE	430 Park Ave (Municipal Parking Lot), Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076	05/19/2018 to 11/17/2018	Sat: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
The Market at Long Valley	66 East Mill Road	06/06/2019 to 10/17/2019	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Wagner Farm Arboretum Farmers Market	46 Mountain Blvd	06/16/2016 to 09/29/2016	Thu: 2:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Breweries in Raritan

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Barley's Pub	Hotel Bar, Brewery	110 E College Rd
Petrock's Bar and Grill	Liquor Store, Brewery, Sports Bar	419 Amwell Rd	9083592344	Visit
Rotolife Teledyne Distributors	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Circular & Sample Distributing Service, Legal Services Plans, Printers, Promo	321 Snyder Ave	9086659770	Visit
Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery	American Restaurant, Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Brewery, Breweries, Bar	279 Springfield Ave	9086651755	Visit
Vinum Usa Inc	Beverage Manufacturers, business services, planning, Business Management Consultants, event, Breweri	42 Woodland Rd	9738223434, 9735142001

Ski Resorts Near Raritan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Mt. Rose	100.0	8	2,957	$93	November - April	—	Yes

Nursing Homes in Raritan

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
REHAB AT RIVER'S EDGE 633 ROUTE 28	For profit - Individual	138	128	2/5	—	3/5	5/5	9085268950

Pharmacies in Raritan

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
DRUGS-MART PHARMACY	41 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 206 SOUTH	908-575-0900
RARITAN APOTHECARY	25 WEST SOMERSET STREET	908-722-3800

Daycare Centers in Raritan

3 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
J.F. KENNEDY BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WOODMERE STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE 121 US ROUTE 202	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
THE LEARNING GATE, AN ASSO. OF CTRS, INC 816 OLD YORK RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Raritan

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
Bridgewalk - 1	925 US 202	FLO	2	J1772	public
Bridgewalk - 2	925 US 202	FLO	2	J1772	public
Janssen Pharmaceuticals - Raritan	1000 US-202	Blink Network	3	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Raritan

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
7 GEIGER LN (4815)	GTOWER	122
Route 27 (16380)	LTOWER	114
14 Stoney Brook Road (4852)	GTOWER	107
(Kendall Park) 63 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD	LTOWER	87
GRAVEL HILL ROAD (26651)	GTOWER	86
700 College Road East (61765)	LTOWER	67
86 NEW ROAD (85416)	GTOWER	57
2111 PROVINCE LINE ROAD (64542)	GTOWER	56
PROVINCE LINE ROAD	TOWER	56
22 Cranberry Road	TOWER	49
404 ROUTE 31 SOUTH (47440)	MTOWER	46
110 Woodfern Road (40738)	MTOWER	44
12 Parker Road (48164)	MTOWER	44
160 Baekeland (16355)	MTOWER	42
204 Schooley Mountain Road (84017)	MTOWER	37

Fire Stations in Raritan

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Raritan Fire Department	611 N Thompson ST	Volunteer			908-707-8540

Power Plants Near Raritan

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
LABCORP ENGINE	NATURAL GAS INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE	221112	-74.6	OP
RARITON OMP	NATURAL GAS INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE; SOLAR PHOT	221112	-74.7	OP
RARITAN ITS	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-74.7	OP

Bridges in Raritan

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1994	503	100,054	F
Culvert	Concrete	1949	23	43,534	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2005	303	7,795	F
Slab	Concrete	1975	28	7,148	F
Arch (Deck)	Masonry	1925	24	2,810	F

Amtrak Stations in Raritan

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
New Brunswick, NJ	French and Albany Streets	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Raritan

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ALGONQUIN GAS TRANSMISSION CO	45 AIRPORT RD	MORRIS
THE BOC GROUP, INC.	575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE	UNION

Airports Near Raritan

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Newark Liberty International Airport	EWR	Large Airport
Philadelphia International Airport	PHL	Large Airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport	NEL	Medium Airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base	WRI	Medium Airport
Morristown Municipal Airport	MMU	Medium Airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport	PNE	Medium Airport
Teterboro Airport	TEB	Medium Airport
Trenton Mercer Airport	TTN	Medium Airport
A G A Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Aerequus Airport	—	Small Airport
Aeroflex-Andover Airport	—	Small Airport
Air-List-Ads Airport	—	Small Airport
Alexandria Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Allen Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Blairstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Braden Airpark	—	Small Airport
Buckingham Airport	—	Small Airport
Bugs Airport	—	Small Airport
Cedar Acres Private Group Airport	—	Small Airport
Central Jersey Regional Airport	JVI	Small Airport
Cherry Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Cuddihy Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Doylestown Airport	DYL	Small Airport
Eagles Lair Airport	—	Small Airport
Ekdahl Airport	—	Small Airport
Elephant Path Airport	—	Small Airport
Erwinna Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Essex County Airport	CDW	Small Airport
Fla-Net Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying B Farm Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Flying Dollar Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying W Airport	—	Small Airport
Gap View Airport	—	Small Airport
Goat Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Graystrip Airport	—	Small Airport
Greenwood Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Gunden Airport	—	Small Airport
Hackettstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Hallett's Airport	—	Small Airport
Herr Brothers Airport	—	Small Airport
Herr Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
High Meadow Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Hill Top Airport	—	Small Airport
Hoge Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Hop Brook Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Inductotherm Airport	—	Small Airport
Jarrett Airport	—	Small Airport
John E. Rogers Airport	—	Small Airport
Jugtown Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
Lakewood Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Raritan

40 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone




Bedminster Police Department	55 Miller Lane
Berkeley Heights Police Department
Bernards Police Station
Branchburg Township Police Department	590 Old York Road
Bridgewater Township Police Department
Chatham Township Police
City of New Brunswick Police Station
Dunellen Police Department	355 North Avenue
Dunellen Police Department	355 North Avenue
East Brunswick Police	1 Jean Wailing Civic Center Drive
Flemington Borough Police Department	200 Main Street
Franklin Township Police Department	495 Demott Lane
Green Brook Police Department
Highland Park Police Station
Hillsbrorough Township Police Department
Madison Police Station
Manville Police Department	2 North Main Street
Mendham Police Station
Middlesex County Sheriff's Office
Middlesex Police Department
Middlesex Police Department	1101 Mountain Avenue
Monroe Police Department	3 Municipal Plaza
New Jersey State Police	790 US-22
New Providence Police Department
North Guard Booth
Pennington Police Department
Piscataway Police Station	555 Sidney Road
Plainfield Police Department	200 East 4th Street
Princeton Police	1 Valley Road
Raritan Police Department	20 1st Street
Raritan Twp Police Department
Somerville Police Station	24 South Bridge Street
South Bound Brook Police Department
South Brunswick Police Dept
Township of Morris Police Department	49 Woodland Avenue
VANJHCS Police
VANJHCS Police
Warren Township Police Department
Washington Township Police Headquarters
Watchung Police Department	840 Somerset Street

Grocery Stores in Raritan

7 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-eleven Store #38428a 38428A	Convenience Store	523 Route 202
D & D Mini Market #1	Convenience Store	33 E Somerset St
Dollar Tree 5259	Other	45 Rte 206
Om Siddheshwari Food Corp	Super Store	711 Route 28
Phil-Am (Raritan) Grocery & General Merchandise 1	Other	27 W. Somerset St
QUICK CHEK FOOD STORES 009	Other	76 W Somerset St
QuickChek 171	Other	300 Route 206

Treatment Centers in Raritan

28 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Alfre Inc - DBA Mrs Wilsons	Substance Abuse	973-540-0116
Association for Advancement of - Mental Health	Both	609-452-2088
Bonnie Brae	Both	908-647-0800
Center for Great Expectations - Roots to Recovery	Substance Abuse	732-993-6403
College Recovery LLC - SOBA New Jersey	Substance Abuse	973-556-7701
Cooperative Counseling Services - Outpatient Program	Mental Health	908-731-7099 x504
Damon House Inc - Inpatient	Substance Abuse	732-828-6002
Eleanor Health - Edison	Substance Abuse	732-285-9365
Good News Home Inc	Substance Abuse	908-806-4220
Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program - New Brunswick	Substance Abuse	732-532-3928
Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic - Blake Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	908-281-1000
High Point Partial Care - Mental Health Partial Care	Both	908-788-5979
High Point Partial Care - Substance Abuse	Substance Abuse	908-788-5979
Hunterdon Medical Center/Add Trt Servs - Hunterdon Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	908-788-6401 x3422
Jewish Family Services of - Middlesex County	Mental Health	732-777-1940
Market Street Mission - Life Change Recovery Program	Substance Abuse	973-538-0431
Middlesex County Peer Wellness Respite	Both	732-354-4403
New Brunswick Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	732-246-4025 x100
Online Virtual Counselor LLC - Zev Berkowitz	Both	973-221-2600
Organization for Recovery	Substance Abuse	908-769-4700 x2010
Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health	Both	609-497-3300
Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health	Both	609-613-4833
Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health	Both	609-613-4820
Resolve Comm Counseling Center Inc	Both	908-322-9180
Richard Hall CHWC - OPD IOP and Recovery Supports	Both	908-725-2800
Somerset Treatment Services	Substance Abuse	908-722-1232 x3026
Sunrise Detox II	Substance Abuse	908-504-2700
United Family and Childrens Society	Mental Health	908-755-4848

Churches & Religious Organizations in Raritan

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CHRIST S COMMISSION FELLOWSHIP NEW JERSEY INC	88 2ND AVE
SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH	15 W SOMERSET ST
SHREE SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR LOYADHAM INC	10 W SOMERSET ST
SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR LOYADHAM OF NEW JERSEY INC	10 W SOMERSET ST
THE RARITAN CONGREGATION OF THE ORATORY OF ST PHILIP NERI INC	45 ANDERSON ST
THIRD REFORMED DUTCH CHURCH	10 W SOMERSET ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raritan

What is the population of Raritan?

Raritan has a population of 8,192 residents and is located in New Jersey. The population density is 4,117 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Raritan expensive to live in?

Raritan is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 108.8 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $103,699, 38% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $449,200 (59% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,927 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Raritan safe?

Raritan is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 75 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 763 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Raritan receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Raritan?

Raritan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Raritan?

Raritan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $2,046. There are 10,950 business establishments in the area, including 823 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 14.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Raritan?

The median home value in Raritan is $449,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $532,498. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,927. Fair market rent is $1,759 for a 1-bedroom and $2,132 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 53.4%. The average annual property tax is $13,089.

How are the schools in Raritan?

Schools in Raritan perform well, with an average test score of 7.3 out of 10 / above the national benchmark. 39.8% of adults in Raritan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 16.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Raritan?

The obesity rate in Raritan is 26.6% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.9% of adults are smokers. 22.3% are physically inactive. 15.3% of residents report depression. 11.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 92.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:907.

What is transportation like in Raritan?

The average commute in Raritan is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.5% of workers drive alone to work, 1.8% use public transit, and 14.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Raritan?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Raritan is 52.8% White, 3.9% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 59.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 40.2% speak Spanish. 1.9% of the population are military veterans. 10.6% of residents have a disability. 90.1% have health insurance coverage.

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