How long is the commute from Clark Township, NJ?
Workers who live in Clark Township, NJ take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.8% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
17.7% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.8%
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Clark Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Clark Township | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.1% (±4.8 points) | 60.9% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±2.2 points) | 8.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.8% (±2.1 points) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.6 points) | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.7% (±4.7 points) | 14.2% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Clark Township, the average commute is lower than in Union County (30.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clark Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Union County (9.1%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Clark Township ranks 16 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 375 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clark Township
| Vehicles available | Clark Township | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±1.8 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±5.2 points) | 35.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% (±5.1 points) | 36.3% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.8% (±3.3 points) | 17.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Clark Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Union County (10.2%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Clark Township
| Clark Township | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.7% (±4.7 points) | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±1.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±1.7 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Clark Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Union County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Clark Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Township | — | 28.2 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Winfield Township | 1.8 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Rahway | 2.0 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Colonia | 2.0 mi | 33.0 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Garwood Borough | 2.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cranford | 2.5 mi | 40.9 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Cranford Township | 2.7 mi | 34.5 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Westfield Town | 2.7 mi | 36.7 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Scotch Plains Township | 3.1 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Winfield Township, NJ (24.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rahway, NJ (31.9 minutes), Colonia, NJ (33.0 minutes), Cranford, NJ (40.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | New Providence Borough | 31.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Linden | 31.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Union Township (Union County) | 30.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Hillside Township | 29.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Garwood Borough | 29.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 15 | Plainfield | 29.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Clark Township | 28.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 | Springfield Township (Union County) | 28.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Elizabeth | 26.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 19 | Roselle Park Borough | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 | Kenilworth Borough | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 21 | Winfield Township | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Union County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Clark Township
How long is the average commute in Clark Township?
Workers who live in Clark Township, NJ take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clark Township without a car?
3.4% of households in Clark Township have no vehicle, and 2.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clark Township?
17.7% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Clark Township worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clark township, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clark township, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clark township, Union County, New Jersey
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Clark township, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:13150, in state:34 county:039).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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