Raritan is a borough in Somerset County, located in north-central New Jersey across the Raritan Valley and Somerset Hills. The borough has established residential neighborhoods, local civic uses, and commercial areas that serve residents and nearby communities. Somerset County includes suburban communities, corporate and research campuses, historic villages, farms, river corridors, and lower-density residential areas. Life-sciences employers, healthcare institutions, schools, retail districts, preserved land, and varied housing contribute to the county’s balanced suburban and rural character. Interstates 78 and 287 and Routes 22, 202, and 206 connect the county with Newark, New York City, Princeton, and other central New Jersey centers. Within Somerset County, Raritan combines a clear local identity with convenient access to nearby services, employment, schools, and regional transportation. The community’s residential areas, civic uses, local businesses, and transportation links form a compact and recognizable local landscape.