Raritan, New Jersey

A Somerset County borough with a traditional Somerset Street core, Route 202/206 access, historic parks and a strong Italian-American community identity.

Somerset CountySomerset StreetBasilone ParkRoute 202/206

Raritan at a Glance

Somerset CountyA Somerset County borough with a traditional Somerset Street core, Route 202/206 access, historic parks and a strong Italian-American community identity.
Municipal Services9 W Somerset Street, Raritan, NJ 08869
SchoolsRaritan students are served through local elementary education and the regional school system shared with nearby communities.
Parks & RecreationFrelinghuysen Park, Basilone Park, Canal Park and neighborhood recreation spaces anchor local outdoor activity.

Community Institutions

Churches, cemeteries and funeral homes are kept here on the main community page rather than in Business & Shopping.

St. Ann Roman Catholic Church45 Anderson St · 908-725-1008
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church16 E Somerset St · 908-725-0163
Shrine Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament50 W Somerset St · 908-722-1489
Bongiovi Funeral Home416 Bell Ave · 908-725-1887

Explore Raritan

Frelinghuysen ParkUse current municipal, county or attraction information when planning a visit.
Basilone Park and veterans historyUse current municipal, county or attraction information when planning a visit.
Somerset Street downtownUse current municipal, county or attraction information when planning a visit.
Raritan Valley Line regional accessUse current municipal, county or attraction information when planning a visit.
Nearby Duke Farms and SomervilleUse current municipal, county or attraction information when planning a visit.

Municipal-Boundary Standard

NJTGO classifies places by their physical municipality rather than by mailing city alone. Nearby places may use the same ZIP code or town name but are not presented as in-town unless the location is supported within Raritan.