At a Glance
Median Income
$103,699
$56,989 per capita
Home Value
$449,200
Zillow: $555,727
Median Rent
$1,927/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
858/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
9.9% smoking rate
How Raritan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raritan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Raritan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Raritan residents earn a median household income of $103,699 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,989. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raritan is $449,200 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $555,727. Median rent is $1,927/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Raritan reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 858/100K.
Education
39.8% of adults in Raritan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raritan has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,192
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density4,117/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born32.5%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,699
Per Capita$56,989
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
Housing
A
Home Value$449,200
Rent$1,927
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$555,727
Housing Units3,376
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property858/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation112 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Raritan was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
32.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.