How long is the commute from Raritan Borough, NJ?
Workers who live in Raritan Borough, NJ take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
16.2% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Raritan Borough get to work
| Means of transportation | Raritan Borough | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.5% (±5.5 points) | 63.8% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±3.2 points) | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 3.4% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.2% (±4.6 points) | 22.7% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Raritan Borough, the average commute is lower than in Somerset County (31.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Raritan Borough, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Somerset County (3.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Somerset County, Raritan Borough ranks 21 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 539 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Raritan Borough
| Vehicles available | Raritan Borough | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±1.8 points) | 4.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% (±6.6 points) | 31.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% (±6.9 points) | 41.7% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.3% (±5.6 points) | 22.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Raritan Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Somerset County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Raritan Borough
| Raritan Borough | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.2% (±4.6 points) | 22.7% (±0.9 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.5 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±2.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Raritan Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Somerset County (95.8%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Raritan Borough
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan Borough | — | 22.2 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Bradley Gardens | 0.9 mi | 32.9 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Somerville Borough | 2.0 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Bridgewater Center | 2.2 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Bridgewater Township | 2.6 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Green Knoll | 2.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Manville Borough | 3.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Branchburg Township | 3.8 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Finderne | 3.8 mi | 30.2 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bradley Gardens, NJ (32.9 minutes), Somerville Borough, NJ (28.2 minutes), Bridgewater Center, NJ (28.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Somerville Borough | 28.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Manville Borough | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 17 | Peapack and Gladstone Borough | 26.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 18 | South Bound Brook Borough | 25.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 19 | Bound Brook Borough | 23.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 20 | Rocky Hill Borough | 22.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 21 | Raritan Borough | 22.2 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 7 of 21 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Raritan Borough
How long is the average commute in Raritan Borough?
Workers who live in Raritan Borough, NJ take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Raritan Borough without a car?
4.3% of households in Raritan Borough have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Raritan Borough?
16.2% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Raritan Borough worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raritan borough, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raritan borough, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raritan borough, Somerset County, New Jersey
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Raritan borough, Somerset County, New Jersey (county subdivision:61980, in state:34 county:035).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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