Homes for sale in Clark, NJ — current 07066 listings, median sale prices near $645K, the Arthur L. Johnson High School district, GSP Exit 135 access, and active Central Avenue redevelopment.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Clark, NJ, you're looking at one of Union County's most consistent mid-market townships. Clark real estate trades at a median sale price near $645,000, with affordable pricing relative to the Westfield corridor, steady buyer demand, and active redevelopment along Central Avenue and Raritan Road defining the market. Buyers who want Union County school access without paying Westfield or Cranford pricing land here.
Clark sits in southern Union County, bordered by Cranford, Rahway, Edison (Middlesex County), and Westfield's southeastern edge. The township runs the Arthur L. Johnson High School district, Garden State Parkway access at Exit 135, and a meaningful retail and dining mix along Central Avenue and Raritan Road. Pricing runs roughly $250,000–$750,000 below Cranford and Westfield for comparable square footage. The buyer profile leans toward families upgrading from Linden, Rahway, and Edison, plus first-time Union County buyers priced out of the Westfield corridor. For market context, see the Clark 2026 market update.
Clark Public Schools operates Frank K. Hehnly, Charles H. Brewer, and Valley Road elementary schools, Carl H. Kumpf Middle School, and Arthur L. Johnson High School. The district publishes its budget through the NJDOE User-Friendly Budget. ALJ produces a competitive comprehensive program for a township this size with strong athletics and arts.
Clark has no train station of its own. Most commuters drive 5–8 minutes to the Cranford NJ Transit station for Raritan Valley Line service to Newark Penn (~30 min), with cross-platform transfer to NEC service into NY Penn. Door-to-desk runs ~70–85 minutes for most Midtown commuters. The Garden State Parkway Exit 135 sits on the township's western edge.
Clark's commercial mix runs along Central Avenue and Raritan Road, anchored by the Clark Commons retail center, a substantial dining row including Charlie Brown's, Galloping Hill Caterers, and Casa Maya. Active redevelopment continues along the corridor with new mixed-use buildings and updated retail.
Clark's housing stock is dominated by post-war ranches, split-levels, and Cape Cods on quarter-acre lots. The township has meaningful new-construction activity scattered through the residential grid, plus a healthy condo and townhome inventory along Central Avenue.
Three-bedroom capes, ranches, and townhomes / condos along Central Avenue. The most accessible entry point into Union County for first-time buyers. Multiple offers are routine on well-priced inventory.
Four-bedroom split-levels and colonials with updated kitchens and finished basements on quarter- to third-acre lots. The largest segment by transaction volume. Buyers upgrading from Linden, Rahway, and Edison anchor the demand.
Post-2015 new construction across the township and larger pre-renovation homes on the township's larger lots. The buyer profile here often includes families upgrading from a Clark starter home rather than relocating from outside the township.
Clark segments primarily by school assignment and proximity to either the Garden State Parkway corridor or the Cranford / Westfield border. The township's compact 4.6-square-mile footprint means pricing variation is narrower than larger neighbors.
The northern Clark addresses bordering Cranford and the Westfield southeast corner. The most-searched Clark pocket by buyers who want Cranford-adjacent location at meaningful Clark pricing. Pricing runs at the upper end of the township's range.
The residential streets immediately surrounding the Central Avenue and Raritan Road commercial corridor. Walkable to retail, dining, and the township's redevelopment activity. Mid-century housing stock with frequent renovation activity.
The residential streets organized around Frank K. Hehnly and Charles H. Brewer elementary schools. Mid-century split-levels, ranches, and capes with regular renovation activity. Most-searched by Clark families with K-5 children.
The southern Clark addresses bordering Rahway. The most accessible entry tier in the township by price, with townhome and condo inventory along Central Avenue. First-time buyers and downsizers from neighboring towns anchor this pocket.
"Clark is one of the few Union County towns where the math actually works for first-time buyers and growing families. Pricing runs roughly $250K under Cranford for comparable inventory, and the school district holds its own."
Clark cross-shops most directly with Cranford (RVL train, much higher pricing), Rahway (lower pricing, NEC train, denser feel), and Edison's northern Union County-adjacent sections (similar pricing, different school district).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | Train Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark ★ | $645,000 | $11,800 | No (Cranford) |
| Cranford | $715,000 | $13,200 | Raritan Valley |
| Rahway | $485,000 | $9,400 | NEC Direct |
| Linden | $465,000 | $8,600 | NEC Direct |
| Westfield | $1,400,000 | $18,948 | Raritan Valley |
★ Subject town. Sources: Union County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), NJ Realtors MLS Q1 2026, NJ Transit.
Parks and Recreation. The Oak Ridge Park anchors the township's largest public green space at over 100 acres, with athletic fields, walking paths, and seasonal programming. Esposito Park, Memorial Field, and the Clark Recreation Department running year-round youth athletics complete the recreation footprint. The Galloping Hill Golf Course (Union County operated) sits adjacent in Kenilworth and Union.
Dining and Daily Life. Charlie Brown's Steakhouse on Raritan Road has operated as a Clark anchor for decades. Galloping Hill Caterers, Casa Maya, and the broader Central Avenue dining mix support the township's daily life. Trader Joe's is a 7-minute drive in Westfield; the Clark ShopRite and the Clark Commons retail center provide the township's primary grocery and retail mix.
Healthcare. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway sits a 5-minute drive away and is the primary acute-care hospital for Clark residents. Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth provides additional capacity. Specialty practices cluster along Central Avenue and Raritan Road.
Civic Calendar. The Clark Day Festival in September is the township's main civic event, with rides, food, and live music drawing regional crowds. The Memorial Day Parade and the December Tree Lighting are the other primary civic anchors. The Clark Volunteer Fire Department remains a meaningful part of community life.
The median sale price in Clark as of early 2026 sits near $645,000, based on NJ Realtors MLS data. Prices range from approximately $425,000 for entry-tier capes, ranches, and townhomes to over $900,000 for renovated and expanded family homes and post-2015 new construction.
Clark has no train station of its own. Most commuters drive 5–8 minutes to the Cranford NJ Transit station for Raritan Valley Line service to Newark Penn (~30 minutes), with cross-platform transfer to NEC service into NY Penn. Total door-to-desk runs 70–85 minutes for most Midtown commuters. The Garden State Parkway Exit 135 sits on the township's western edge for drivers.
Clark and Cranford share a border but the price gap is meaningful — roughly $70,000 on the median, more on comparable square footage. The trade-off is the train: Cranford has its own NJ Transit station; Clark residents drive 5–8 minutes to use it. The school districts are different (Clark Public vs. Cranford Public) but both perform well within Union County. Clark delivers a value play for buyers who don't need walk-to-train.
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