Raritan Borough, NJ

Living in Raritan Borough

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 26
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 24
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 90
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 88
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Schools 71
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Residents

7.9k Population +1.1k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian16%
Black1%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial<1%
Other3%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate32%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$79k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office17%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$344k Median Home Value -$15k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$324 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K35%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas2%
Utility gas87%

Crime

Violent Crime in Raritan Borough

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Somerset County7

Property Crime in Raritan Borough

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Somerset County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 4 7
Feb 32 3 9
Mar 40 4 5
Apr 51 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 0
Dec 34 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Raritan Borough

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding71
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Raritan Borough, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Raritan Borough, NJ

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St Ann Grade School
1 miles, E
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Immaculata Hs
2 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Raritan Borough, NJ

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Raritan Borough, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Raritan Borough, NJ

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Trenton Mercer Airport
22 miles, SW
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Laguardia Airport
43 miles, E