New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Raritan, NJ
About Raritan
Raritan is a small borough on the Raritan River with a classic Main Street downtown and its own NJ Transit station. Housing mixes older colonials and Victorians, multi-family buildings, and newer townhome developments. Students attend the well-regarded Bridgewater-Raritan regional schools, making it a value play wanting that district with a walkable, transit-served borough.
Home prices in Raritan
Home prices in Raritan vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Raritan
- Main Street downtown — restaurants, delis, and shops in the borough's walkable center.
- The John Basilone memorial — Raritan honors its hometown Medal of Honor recipient (the borough holds an annual Basilone parade).
- The historic Raritan train station.
- The Raritan River and nearby D&R Canal towpath access.
- Nearby: Duke Island Park (Bridgewater, ~5 minutes) for county park trails.
- Nearby: downtown Somerville's Main Street (~5 minutes).
Commuting from Raritan
- In-town station: Raritan on NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Line (RVL).
- Select peak trains offer a one-seat ride to NY Penn ("NY = One seat ride service to/from Penn Station New York. No transfer required" per the NJ Transit RVL timetable, effective June 2026, read September 24, 2026); other trains require a change at Newark Penn with PATH connection. Typical trip to NY Penn is roughly 70–85 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~50–60 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Raritan
Public schools: Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Raritan FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Raritan, NJ?
Home prices in Raritan vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Raritan, NJ?
In-town station: Raritan on NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Line (RVL). - Which school district serves Raritan, NJ?
Raritan is served by Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.