Living in Raritan, NJ
Raritan SnackAbility
9.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
9
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Raritan, NJ Crime Report
60
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
740.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-71.15%
Below National Average
Below National Average
Raritan, NJ Cost Of Living
128
Raritan's Overall Cost Of Living
Raritan's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
Raritan, New Jersey Info Snack
Raritan is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 6,881, reflecting an increase of 543 (+8.6%) from the 6,338 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 540 (+9.3%) from the 5,798 counted in the 1990 Census.
Population
7,797
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
5.7%
Median Home
$335,200
Median Income
$78,404
Median Rent
$1,667
Raritan, NJ Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Zeete | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Zeete | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Map Of Raritan, NJ
Population over time in Raritan
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7,797 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 7,758 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 7,539 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 7,328 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 7,318 | 3.7% |
| 2012 | 7,058 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 6,968 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 6,849 | 0.5% |
| 2009 | 6,814 | - |
| Crime/100k | Raritan | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 12.3 | 208.1 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 0.0 | 3.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 71.4 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.3 | 117.4 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 728.6 | 1404.9 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 61.7 | 215.9 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 666.8 | 1065.1 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 0.0 | 123.9 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Raritan
| Race | Raritan | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.7% | 55.8% | 61.1% |
| African American | 1.5% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 15.3% | 9.3% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 18.4% | 19.9% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Raritan, New Jersey
| Income | Raritan | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 7.4% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 7.1% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 14.9% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.3% | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.6% | 13.0% | 7.0% |
Gender in Raritan
| Gender | Raritan | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Raritan for adults over 25
| Education | Raritan | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
