Raritan Township, NJ

Living in Raritan Township

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 15
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Commute 19
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 3
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 86
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 94
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Schools 79
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Residents

22k Population +145 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
61% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
77% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black3%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate18%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$135k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more27%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Sales and office22%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$438k Median Home Value -$13k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$307 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198935%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K27%
$500K to $749K26%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas78%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Raritan Township

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Hunterdon County9

Property Crime in Raritan Township

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Hunterdon County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 7
Feb 31 3 9
Mar 39 4 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 43 4 0
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Raritan Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding77
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Raritan Township, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Raritan Township, NJ

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Colleges

Colleges near Raritan Township, NJ

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Princeton University
19 miles, SE
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Lafayette College
19 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Raritan Township, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Raritan Township, NJ

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