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Raritan, New Jersey houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Raritan, NJ (Somerset County) — Census median home value $449,200, county listing prices down about 3.6% over the past year. Market data for Raritan houses and the broader area.
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Raritan, NJ is in Somerset County, New Jersey — this guide covers houses in Raritan and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,192, with a median household income of $103,699. Census data puts Raritan houses at a median value of $449,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Somerset County's current median listing price runs $669,950, down about 3.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Raritan housing market
Raritan is in Somerset County, New Jersey. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Raritan and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$449,200
Population (Census ACS)
8,192
Median household income
$103,699
County price trend (2025)
6.3% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Raritan market snapshot
Population
8,192
County
Somerset County
Median Household Income
$103,699
Median Home Value (city)
$449,200
Median Listing Price (Somerset County)
$669,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,927/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Raritan's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $449,200. Separately, Somerset County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $669,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Somerset County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.3% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Raritan has an estimated population of 8,192 and a median household income of $103,699, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Raritan's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Somerset County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Raritan.
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Nearby communities include Bradley Gardens, Somerville, Bridgewater Center, Green Knoll, Manville, Finderne, Flagtown, Martinsville, Hillsborough, Zarephath, Weston, Pluckemin, Millstone, Bound Brook, Neshanic, The Hills.
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Millstone market data
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Neshanic market data
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Neshanic Station (~5.6 mi), White House Station (~7.5 mi), Middlesex (~7.8 mi), Oldwick (~8.3 mi), Three Bridges (~8.8 mi), Dunellen (~9.6 mi), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (~10.0 mi), Pottersville (~10.7 mi), Lebanon (~11.0 mi), Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (~11.2 mi), Kendall Park (~11.8 mi), Flemington (~12.0 mi), New Brunswick (~12.1 mi), South Plainfield (~12.1 mi), Highland Park (~12.4 mi), Plainfield (~12.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Raritan data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
8,192
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$449,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$103,699
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,927
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.3%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$669,950
Census place type
borough
County
Somerset County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.99 sq mi
Census GEOID
3461980
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Common questions
Raritan FAQ
What are houses worth in Raritan, NJ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Raritan at $449,200. Somerset County's current median listing price runs $669,950, down about 3.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Raritan, NJ?
For owner-occupied houses in Raritan, Census ACS data shows a median value of $449,200. Active listing prices in Somerset County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Raritan, NJ?
Raritan houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Somerset County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Raritan, NJ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Raritan's population at approximately 8,192.
What's the median rent in Raritan, NJ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Raritan at approximately $1,927 per month.
What is the median household income in Raritan, NJ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Raritan at approximately $103,699.
Is the Raritan housing market growing?
Somerset County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.3% annual change in 2025.
Is Raritan, NJ affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Raritan's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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