Living in Clark, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clark · Census data 2020–2024
Clark has 15,622 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $133,504 (29% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $609,600, the median rent is $1,743/month.
Clark at a glance
- Population
- 15,622
- Median age
- 42.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $133,504State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $609,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,743/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Clark a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Clark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clark the median home value is $609,600, 83% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,743 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,997 a month in housing costs.
Clark median household income
The median household income in Clark is $133,504 and the income per person is $57,858. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Clark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,055
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.62
Clark demographics
- Population
- 15,622
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 5,929
- Foreign-born
- 13%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clark ›
Education in Clark
47.1% of adults 25 and older in Clark have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 19% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clark
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Clark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | 15,622 | $133,504 | $609,600 | $1,743 |
| Winfield | 1,479 | $64,052 | $283,300 | $1,111 |
| Rahway | 30,109 | $91,461 | $386,400 | $1,845 |
| Colonia | 18,587 | $122,713 | $493,100 | $2,047 |
| Garwood | 4,885 | $110,670 | $533,300 | $1,753 |
| Cranford | 24,074 | $155,972 | $660,100 | $2,199 |
| Westfield | 31,111 | $232,629 | $953,400 | $2,357 |
| Scotch Plains | 24,843 | $183,655 | $718,200 | $2,060 |
| Avenel | 17,121 | $101,670 | $401,000 | $1,906 |
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What is the median household income in Clark, NJ?
The median household income in Clark is $133,504, 29% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clark?
The median home value in Clark is $609,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Clark?
The median gross rent in Clark is $1,743 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Clark, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Clark?
The median age in Clark is 42.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Clark?
The average commute to work in Clark is 28 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clark?
The unemployment rate in Clark is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clark?
47.1% of adults in Clark have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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