Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Grinder Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bliss Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jenni's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Arcaro Award Gallery Inc
Art Gallery
Firemen's Museuem
Museum
AMC DINE-IN Bridgewater 7
Cinema
Printmaking Center of NJ
Art Gallery
Reading Cinemas
Cinema
Theater Lab (TL)
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (12) C+
Papa John's
Fast Food
Liquor Saver
Alcohol
As You Like It
Sweets
Liquor Barn
Alcohol
Nik's Raritan Pub
Bar
E&M
Deli
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Steck's Deli
Deli
Boro Liquor
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Raritan Valley Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Char Burger
Fast Food
Mannion's Irish Pub
Bar
Path Liquors
Alcohol
Super Saver Discount Liquor
Alcohol
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Courthouse Sub Shop
Deli
Sticky's finger joint
Fast Food
1933 Room
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fitness (3) C-
Crossfit ToyBox
Gym
Rev. John Pringle Center
Community Centre
Fortitude Fitness & CrossFit
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Martin Luther King Youth Center
Community Centre
Bridgewater JCC
Community Centre
CrossFit 247
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) B
Randazzo Pastry Shop & Bakery
Bakery
Italian Bakery
Bakery
Bibingkafe
Bakery
Phil-Am Raritan
Grocery Store
Bagels-4-U
Bakery
Arjay Food Market
Grocery Store
Hind and Fore
Butcher
Wegmans
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Epic Cookies
Bakery
Blue Sheep Bake Shop
Bakery
Rahi Stores
Grocery Store
Bagel Garden
Bakery
Bridgewater Bakery
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Bagels4u
Bakery
Aquí Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
Basilone Park
Park
Raritan Vetrans Memorial
Park
John Basilone Memorial Park
Park
Elizabeth Ave Park
Park
Raritan Power Canal Park
Park
Ardmaer Park
Park
Clarks Woods Soccer Field
Park
The Arboretum
Park
Meditation Gardens
Park
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Park
Park
John Long Memorial Park
Park
Childrens Park
Park
Duke Island Park
Park
Carol Pager Athletic Complex
Park
Kids' Street Park
Playground
North Branch Park
Park
Somerset County Courthouse Green
Park
Somerset County Veterans Service Plaza
Park
Walck Park
Park
Ten Eyck Park
Park
Peterpar Park
Park
Village Green Park
Park
Dukes Memorial Park - Comp
Park
Bel Air Park
Park
North 10th Ave Park
Park
Shops (24) A+
Angelone's Florist
Florist
Bella Grecia Studio
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Gaetano's Beauty Salon
Beauty
Scott's Florist
Florist
Nail Art
Beauty
Isabel Beauty Salon
Beauty
Center Part Haircutters
Hairdresser
J & J Haircutting
Hairdresser
Kamil Mabuhay Salon LLC
Beauty
Safe Haven Computers
Electronics
With Style And Grace
Beauty
The Patio Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Tropiano & Son
Fashion
Yess Nails LLC
Beauty
Harmon Face Values
Beauty
Petco
Pets
Razor's Edge
Hairdresser
P. C. Richard & Son
Electronics
Burlington
Department Store
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Pupcakes and Pawstries Barkery and Shoppe
Pets
Bridgewater Overhead Doors
Home Improvement
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Raritan.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations B+
Somerset St & First Ave
Bus Stop
Raritan
Transit Station
First Ave & Route 28
Bus Stop
Somerville
Transit Station
Bridgewater Park & Ride
Bus Stop
North Branch
Transit Station
Branchburg ShopRite Bus Stop
Bus Stop
RVCC Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Raritan is 131/100 - which is 8% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Raritan crime rates are 773 per 100k, which is 52% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
764 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
9 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Raritan is $82,471 - which is 12% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$82,471 A
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CityMD
Clinic
Raritan Police Department
Police
Raritan Dental Care Inc
Dentist
Raritan Fire Department
Fire Station
Raritan Fire Department - Station 2
Fire Station
Somerville Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Rosenblatt Family Eye Care
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
The Children's Dental Center
Dentist
New Jersey State Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
West End Hose Company Number 3
Fire Station
Somerville Police Station
Police
Bridgewater Township Police Department
Police
Branchburg Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
PM Pediatrics
Doctor
Dr. Andy Circelli, DC
Doctor
Concentra
Doctor
Thomas J. Giusto
Dentist
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Hospital
Green Knoll Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Green Knoll Volunteer Fire Co
Fire Station
Hunterdon Healthcare
Clinic
Cardiomd
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A

Raritan home prices are $361,400 - which is 14% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$361,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Raritan graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
54% D
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (3) C-
John F Kennedy Primary School
St Ann Grade School
Johnson & Johnson Child Devt Ctr Of Somerset Cnty
Bradley Gardens Primary School
Immaculate Conception School
Somerville Middle School
Van Holten Primary School
Milltown Primary School
Apples & Books Learning Center
Children'S Corner At Bridgewater Umc
Van Derveer Elementary School
The Preschool Place & Kindergarten At Temple Sholo
Kangaroo Kids Childcare & Learning Center
Stony Brook School
Eisenhower Intermediate School
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School
Kindercare Learning Center
Sunnymead Elementary School
Adamsville Primary School
Roosevelt School
Somerset Elementary Academy
The Midland School
Branchburg Central Middle School
Auten Road Intermediate School
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy
High Schools (0) F
Immaculata Hs
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
Somerville High School
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
Manville High School
The Career Center Of The Scesc
Somerset Secondary Academy
The Midland School
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ratings B-

Raritan has an overall rating of 68% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B-
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Raritan? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Basilone Park
      Raritan Vetrans Memorial
      John Basilone Memorial Park
      Elizabeth Ave Park
      Raritan Power Canal Park
      Ardmaer Park
      Clarks Woods Soccer Field
      The Arboretum

      Entertainment

      Arcaro Award Gallery Inc
      Firemen's Museuem
      AMC DINE-IN Bridgewater 7
      Printmaking Center of NJ
      Reading Cinemas
      Theater Lab (TL)

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      Liquor Saver
      As You Like It
      Liquor Barn
      Nik's Raritan Pub
      E&M
      Panera Bread
      Jersey Mike's Subs

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Raritan? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Raritan.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Raritan? The cost of living in Raritan is 131/100 - which is 8% higher than New Jersey.
      Raritan
      131

      31% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Raritan? Raritan crime rates are 773, which are 52% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      773 per 100k people

      67% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 130

      67% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Raritan? The median income in Raritan is $82,471 which is 12% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $82,47149% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,08154% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Raritan a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Rosenblatt Family Eye Care

      A Housing

      What are Raritan home prices? Raritan home prices are $361,400 - which is 14% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $361,40096% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,50859% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      11% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Raritan have good schools? The Raritan graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      13% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      10:1

      38% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Raritan a good place to live? Raritan has an overall rating of 68% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      1 total surveys

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