Population 8,347 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Raritan
| Period | Raritan | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Raritan has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Raritan
| Period | Raritan | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Raritan are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.9, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Raritan
| Period | Raritan | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.0% of households in Raritan, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Raritan
Renters in Raritan
| Period | Raritan | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.1% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.1% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.3% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Raritan: 50.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 35.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is up 10.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Raritan
| Period | Raritan | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Raritan: just 1.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 10.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Raritan
| Period | Raritan | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +22 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Raritan are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the New York area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Raritan
| Period | Raritan | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,376 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,473 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,629 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,057 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$681 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Raritan pays $2,057 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $681 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Raritan
Bachelor's degrees in Raritan
| Period | Raritan | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.5% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.3% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.7 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Raritan (44.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 15.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Raritan
| Period | Raritan | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.7% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Raritan have finished high school (91.9%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points, mirroring the country. Compared with other New Jersey cities, though, Raritan has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Raritan
| Period | Raritan | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Raritan has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Raritan compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan | 2.52 | 41.5 | 2.0% | 50.3% | 1.4% | 1978 | $2,057 | 44.3% | 91.9% | 2.8% |
| Somerville | 2.37 | 41.8 | 8.1% | 41.0% | 3.1% | 1975 | $2,192 | 57.4% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| Bradley Gardens | 2.79 | 40.7 | 8.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 1983 | $2,691 | 64.3% | 95.6% | 3.7% |
| Green Knoll | 2.70 | 43.9 | 4.1% | 16.6% | 4.9% | 1975 | $1,927 | 64.1% | 97.5% | 4.3% |
| Bridgewater | 3.17 | 43.8 | 5.8% | 12.1% | 4.6% | 1972 | $2,374 | 64.0% | 97.8% | 2.6% |
| Finderne | 2.30 | 42.5 | 8.4% | 41.8% | 4.7% | 1968 | $2,089 | 38.1% | 91.5% | 5.4% |
| Manville | 2.52 | 45.9 | 8.5% | 24.2% | 5.6% | 1959 | $1,830 | 27.4% | 91.2% | 3.4% |
| North Branch Depot | 2.36 | 51.9 | 6.4% | 19.4% | 2.0% | 1966 | $2,580 | 48.0% | 99.4% | 7.9% |
| Zarephath | 2.92 | 33.0 | 2.9% | 43.0% | 3.5% | 2007 | $2,750 | 63.8% | 96.0% | 1.0% |
| Flagtown | 2.94 | 46.9 | 10.7% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 1985 | $2,176 | 53.2% | 95.1% | 4.8% |
| Martinsville | 2.89 | 42.9 | 3.1% | 2.9% | 6.6% | 1977 | $2,039 | 73.9% | 98.8% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Raritan. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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