Raritan borough, New Jersey
Raritan borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Raritan borough is a geographic entity located in Somerset County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,516. The land area covers 1.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,516 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,326 | ±270 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,349 | ±271 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,326 | ±270 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 23 | ±37 |
| Median Home Value | $456,900 | ±$14,910 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,112 | ±$197 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,672 | ±$8,453 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,776 | ±$10,733 |
| Poverty Rate | 8% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 663 | ±231 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,356 | ±394 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.3% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 8,584 (2024)
ID: 109123
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: RARITAN BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR
22 1ST ST, RARITAN NJ 08869-1809
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GUS Population: 357,467 (2024)
ID: 183766
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATO
PO BOX 3000, SOMERVILLE NJ 08876-1262
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Raritan | KG-04 | Raritan, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bridgewater, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Manville, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Hillsborough, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Warren, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | PISCATAWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Hillsborough, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Raritan Valley Community College
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College | 3.2 mi away | 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876 |
9085261200
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RARITAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 54 E. SOMERSET STREET, RARITAN, NJ, 08869 |
(201) 725-0413
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American Institute-Somerset
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College | 5.9 mi away | 80 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ, 08873-1100 |
7322018335
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SOMERVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 35 WEST END AVENUE, SOMERVILLE, NJ, 08876 |
(908) 725-1336
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Strayer University-New Jersey
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College | 9.4 mi away | 242 Old New Brunswick Road, Ste 200, Piscataway, NJ, 08854 |
8774457180
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BRIDGEWATER BRANCH
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 1 VOGT DRIVE, BRIDGEWATER, NJ, 08807 |
(201) 526-4016
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American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education
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College | 11.4 mi away | 4500 New Brunswick Ave, Piscataway, NJ, 08854 |
9082220002
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MANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 100 S. TENTH AVENUE, MANVILLE, NJ, 08835 |
(908) 722-9722
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New Brunswick Theological Seminary
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College | 11.8 mi away | 35 Seminary Place, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901-1107 |
7322475241
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HILLSBOROUGH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 379 SOUTH BRANCH ROAD, BELLE MEAD, NJ, 08502 |
(201) 359-3921
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SOMERVILLE 4 NW, NJ US, located 3.0 miles from Raritan borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.7° | 19.4° | 29.0° | 3.55" | — |
| February | 41.3° | 19.5° | 30.4° | 2.79" | — |
| March | 49.5° | 27.3° | 38.4° | 4.11" | — |
| April | 62.1° | 36.3° | 49.2° | 3.96" | — |
| May | 71.7° | 46.2° | 58.9° | 3.44" | — |
| June | 80.5° | 56.3° | 68.4° | 4.25" | — |
| July | 85.5° | 61.8° | 73.7° | 4.68" | — |
| August | 83.4° | 60.0° | 71.7° | 3.74" | — |
| September | 76.7° | 53.2° | 65.0° | 4.26" | — |
| October | 64.4° | 41.0° | 52.7° | 4.27" | — |
| November | 53.5° | 31.1° | 42.3° | 3.20" | — |
| December | 43.3° | 24.4° | 33.9° | 4.42" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Raritan borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bradley Gardens CDP | CDP | 0.5 mi | — |
| Bridgewater Center CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Somerville borough | Borough | 2.4 mi | — |
| Green Knoll CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Flagtown CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3403561980. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.