Raritan, New Jersey

Population 6,968

Raritan is located in Somerset County, NJ. The population is 6,968, making Raritan the 10th largest city in Somerset County.

There are 1 public schools in Raritan with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Raritan is very low , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Raritan is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Raritan property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Raritan include Bradley Gardens, Somerville and Bridgewater Township.

Raritan Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 7.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.9%

Crime Rate

66.66% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 63
  • Violent Crimes: 75
  • Robbery: 13
  • Burglary: 138
  • Property Crime: 763
  • Larceny Theft: 563

Registered Offenders

57.61% Lower than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in Raritan
  • 5.74 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

60 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 57

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Raritan, NJ and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Raritan's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
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2 Private Schools

Johnson & Johnson Child Devt Ctr Of Somerset Cnty

St Ann Grade School

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Raritan, NJ

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256 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Raritan, NJ issued 256 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 256 permits, 49 were issued for single family homes and 207 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Raritan, NJ issued 236 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 236 permits, 43 were issued for single family homes and 193 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,330
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,520
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,935
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,395
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,660

Zip Codes

08869 08876 08896

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Environmental Hazards

60 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Raritan, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Raritan, NJ is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Raritan, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.52°
  • February 32.98°
  • March 42.23°
  • April 52.23°
  • May 61.35°
  • June 70°
  • July 75.68°
  • August 72.8°
  • September 66.37°
  • October 56.25°
  • November 47.85°
  • December 34.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Raritan, NJ

Earthquakes
Raritan, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Raritan, NJ has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Raritan, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Raritan, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Raritan, NJ: $72,981

Unemployment

Unemployment in Raritan is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.26%
White Collar - 64.74%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Leonard Lance

Neighborhood Info

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  • No Cemeteries found in Raritan, NJ

0 FCC Towers view all

  • No fcc towers found in Raritan, NJ

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Raritan, NJ

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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