Raritan, New Jersey
Raritan is a borough of 8,368 people in Somerset County, New Jersey.
Why visit Raritan
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include John Basilone Veterans Memorial Bridge, Old Dutch Parsonage, Andrew Ten Eyck House and Duke Island Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Raritan
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Raritan
Raritan is a borough in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,835, its highest decennial census count ever and an increase of 954 (+13.9%) from the 2010 census count of 6,881, which in turn had reflected an increase of 543 (+8.6%) from the 6,338 counted at the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Raritan, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
John Basilone Veterans Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks18
Old Dutch Parsonage
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Somerville, New Jersey
65 Washington Place
Andrew Ten Eyck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Somerset County, New Jersey
Daniel Robert House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Somerville, New Jersey
General John Frelinghuysen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Raritan, New Jersey
J. Harper Smith Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Somerville, New Jersey
Jacob Vosseller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey
Nevius Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic bridge over the Raritan River in Somerset County, New Jersey
North Branch Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Somerset County, New Jersey
Raritan
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Relief Hose Company No. 2 Engine House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic firehouse in Raritan, New Jersey
South Branch Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic building in Somerset County, New Jersey
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Wallace House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Somerville, New Jersey
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Willis Athletics Training Center at Raritan Golf Range
Golf course · 1.4 mi
101 Orlando Drive, Raritan
Restaurants and cafes40
Char Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.7 mi
777 US 202, Raritan
Mo off; Tu-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 13:00-21:00
Mauka
Restaurant · Indian · 1.2 mi
793 US 202, Bridgewater
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:30; Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00;...
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi
762 US 202, Bridgewater
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Time to Eat Diner
Restaurant · Regional · 1.5 mi
270 US 202, Bridgewater
Mo-Th 07:00-22:30; Fr 07:00-23:30; Sa 06:30-23:30; Su 06:30-22:30
Randazzo Pastry Shop & Bakery
Bakery · 0.8 mi
611 US 202, Raritan
Mo 10:00-17:00; Tu-Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
223 West End Avenue, Raritan
Mo-We 06:00-22:00; Fr-Su 06:00-22:00
Toscanas Pizzeria & Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.1 mi
28 more on the map.
History
Raritan was originally established as a subdivision within Bridgewater Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 3, 1868. Despite its size, the town has an extensive history, that encompasses local, national, and even global history.
From the History section of Raritan, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Fairfield Inn & Suites Bridgewater Branchburg/Somerville
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
947 US 202, Branchburg Township
Churches and places of worship12
Somerset County Court House complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.8 mi
Ardmaer Drive, Bridgewater
Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.2 mi
16 East Somerset Street, Raritan
Saint Paul Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.1 mi
15 West Somerset Street, Raritan
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Loyadham
Place of worship · Hindu · 1.1 mi
10 West Somerset Street, Raritan
The Catholic Church of St. Ann
Church · Traditional Catholic · 1.0 mi
45 Anderson Street, Raritan
Shrine Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament
Church · 1.0 mi
50 West Somerset Street, Raritan
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Raritan Public Library
Library · 1.3 mi
54 East Somerset Street, Raritan
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School
School · 3.4 mi
100 North 13Th Avenue, Manville
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
School · 3.6 mi
128 Merriwood Road, Bridgewater
Eisenhower Intermediate School
School · 3.0 mi
791 Eisenhower Avenue, Bridgewater
Healthcare2
Map of Raritan
143 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 19°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 27°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 56°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 31°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 24°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Somerville 4 Nw (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Somerset County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Central Jersey Regional Airport (JVI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Bradley Gardens 1 mi west, about 1 min by car
- Bridgewater Center 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Somerville 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Green Knoll 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Manville 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Hillsborough 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Finderne 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Martinsville 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Neshanic Station 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- The Hills 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Nevius Street Raritan Bridge, Brandon S. Jacobsen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2018-05-30 18 26 04 View south along Somerset County Route 567 (First Avenue) at Farrand Street in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-27 14 22 49 View north along Somerset County Route 567 (First Street) from the overpass for the rail line between Third Street and Fifth Street in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-27 14 22 22 View south along Somerset County Route 567 (First Street) from the overpass for the rail line between Third Street and Fifth Street in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-10-28 12 47 03 View south along Somerset County Route 567 (First Avenue) at U.S. Route 202 in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-10-28 12 39 20 View north along Somerset County Route 567 (First Avenue) at U.S. Route 202 in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-29 13 00 43 View north along U.S. Route 202 at Second Avenue in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-30 18 10 25 View north along Somerset County Route 567 (Somerset Street) at Gaston Avenue in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-30 18 30 22 View south along Somerset County Route 567 (Somerset Street) at Gaston Avenue in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Basilone Veterans Memorial Bridge, Raritan, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-29 12 31 09 View south along U.S. Route 202 at Anderson Street in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-30 18 15 56 View north along Somerset County Route 567 (First Avenue) at Bound Brook Avenue in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Raritan Borough, NJ Police Department, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Women and soldiers at an event at Camp Raritan, circa 1920 (4863356507), Center for Jewish History, NYC, No restrictions
- Chaplain presiding over religious service with soldiers at Camp Raritan, circa 1920 (4863356311), Center for Jewish History, NYC, No restrictions
- Raritan Station, NJ north view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2020-10-28 12 43 04 View north along Somerset County Route 567 (First Avenue) at New Jersey State Route 28 (Easton Turnpike) in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-16 14 20 35 View east along New Jersey State Route 28 (Easton Turnpike) at Somerset County Route 567 (First Avenue) along the border of Bridgewater Township and Raritan in Somerset County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-29 12 10 44 View west along New Jersey State Route 28 (Easton Turnpike) at Somerset County Route 567 (1st Avenue) and Country Club Road on the border of Bridgewater Township and Raritan in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Relief Hose Company No. 2, Raritan, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Water pumping station, Raritan, NJ - Duke Farms, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-29 12 21 48 View east along New Jersey State Route 28 (Easton Turnpike) at Somerset County Route 567 (1st Avenue) and Country Club Road on the border of Bridgewater Township and Raritan in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-31 16 15 43 View north along U.S. Route 202 at the exit for U.S. Route 206 SOUTH and New Jersey State Route 28 (Somerville, Princeton) in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Raritan Water Power Canal, Raritan, NJ - canal and power plant, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-16 14 13 02 View west along New Jersey State Route 28 (Easton Turnpike) at Somerset County Route 567 (First Avenue) along the border of Bridgewater Township and Raritan in Somerset County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Raritan station July 2026 1, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Somerset, NJ CR 626 wb in Raritan Borough (2), June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Dutch Parsonage, Somerville, NJ - 2017, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wallace House, Somerville, NJ - looking north, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John's Episcopal Church, Somerville, NJ - looking northeast, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West End Hose Co 3 Somerville NJ, Jess Aggabao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Raritan Station March 2014, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South Branch Schoolhouse, Branchburg, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Somerset Courthouse Green, Somerville, NJ - area view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 25 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ - Daniel Robert House, looking southwest, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 664 Foothill Road, Bridgewater, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J. Harper Smith Mansion, Somerville, NJ - looking northwest, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Frelinghuysen House, Raritan, NJ north view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TenEyck RightOblique, Anon423, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North Branch Reformed Church, North Branch, NJ - full view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
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