Moving to Clark, NJ

About Clark

Clark is a quiet suburban township in southern Union County, about 20 miles from New York City. Predominantly residential — colonials, ranches and split-levels on tree-lined streets — with a youth-sports culture and a modest commercial corridor along Westfield Avenue. There is no in-town rail station.

Home prices in Clark

Home prices in Clark vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Clark

• Dr. William Robinson Plantation & Museum — 1690 homestead in Clark (per the museum's site, read September 24, 2026).
• Oak Ridge Park — Union County park in Clark with sports fields and paths.
• Arthur L. Johnson High School (shown in the Commons photos below).
• Downtown Clark (Westfield Avenue) — local shops and dining.
• Clark Public Library.

Commuting from Clark

• No in-town rail. NJ Transit bus 112 (Clark–New York) runs to Port Authority Bus Terminal with daily service (per Moovit's NJT 112 schedule data, read September 24, 2026).
• Nearest rail: Rahway (Northeast Corridor, ~41 min to NY Penn per Rome2Rio, read September 24, 2026) or Cranford (Raritan Valley Line).
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing).

Schools in Clark

Public schools: Clark Township 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.

Clark FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Clark, NJ?
  Home prices in Clark vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Clark, NJ?
  No in-town rail. NJ Transit bus 112 (Clark–New York) runs to Port Authority Bus Terminal with daily service (per Moovit's NJT 112 schedule data, read September 24, 2026).
• Which school district serves Clark, NJ?
  Clark is served by Clark Township School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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