Clearbrook Park 58 Below average
Clearbrook Park Livability #503 ranked city in New Jersey#20,775 ranked city in the USARanks better than 29% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Clearbrook Park

PROS
  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

  • Schools

    Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Clearbrook Park?

Located in the state of New Jersey, Clearbrook Park is a small city with a population of 3,114 residents. Clearbrook Park has a population density of 3,563 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. According to the most recent Census, 82% of Clearbrook Park residents are White, 11% Asian and 5% Black. Clearbrook Park is considered to be a city with an aging population. The average age of all residents is 72, which is well beyond the United States median age average. If you are looking for a family friendly city, Clearbrook Park might be a good fit as 83% of the population over 15 years old are married, and 11% have kids who are 18 years old or younger. Something to be aware of when living in Clearbrook Park are the above average commute times. If you're looking for a short commute to work, this might not be the right area for you. With one way commute time of 35 minutes, this comes in much higher than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Clearbrook Park could be a positive experience compared to other cities in New Jersey if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like amenities, crime, health & safety, you can easily compare the best places to live in Clearbrook Park and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Clearbrook Park to New Jersey and the national average.

Clearbrook Park has a livability score of 56/100 and is ranked #507 in New Jersey and #21,124 in the USA. This is a lower than the United States average livability score as Clearbrook Park does not rank well for most categories. For each of the livability categories, we know that Clearbrook Park ranks very well for crime (A+). Unfortunately for Clearbrook Park, there are some categories for which it does not rank well, this includes: amenities (F), cost of living (F), education (F) and employment (D).

Certain items on your wish list like shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and proximity to public transportation are all important things to look for. Having said that, perhaps the most important metric to consider when contemplating a move to Clearbrook Park is real estate affordability. Median real estate prices in Clearbrook Park come in at $155,000, which is 51% lower than the New Jersey average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Clearbrook Park, the home price to income ratio is 3.6, which is 16.3% lower than the New Jersey average.

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      Clearbrook Park transportation information

      Statistic Clearbrook Park New Jersey National
      Average one way commute35min31min26min
      Workers who drive to work87.2%71.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.4%8.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit4.3%11.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home8.1%4.1%4.6%
      Source: The Clearbrook Park, NJ data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).