Living in Fords, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fords · Census data 2020–2024
Fords has 12,771 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $115,861 (12% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $438,000, the median rent is $1,913/month.
Fords at a glance
- Population
- 12,771
- Median age
- 39.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $115,861State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $438,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,913/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Fords a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fords
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fords the median home value is $438,000, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,913 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,876 a month in housing costs.
Fords median household income
The median household income in Fords is $115,861 and the income per person is $54,523. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Fords: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,810
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.69
Fords demographics
- Population
- 12,771
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 4,744
- Foreign-born
- 30.9%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fords ›
Education in Fords
42% of adults 25 and older in Fords have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fords
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 5.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Fords vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fords | 12,771 | $115,861 | $438,000 | $1,913 |
| Hopelawn | 3,496 | $113,242 | $372,100 | $1,272 |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 3,062 | $110,278 | $427,400 | $1,971 |
| Woodbridge | 104,355 | $108,928 | $433,000 | $1,959 |
| Iselin | 19,551 | $109,500 | $426,800 | $2,113 |
| Perth Amboy | 55,855 | $61,977 | $370,600 | $1,688 |
| Metuchen | 15,144 | $158,052 | $604,300 | $2,078 |
| Edison | 108,164 | $125,145 | $496,900 | $1,974 |
| Sewaren | 3,248 | $108,948 | $429,200 | $1,387 |
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What is the median household income in Fords, NJ?
The median household income in Fords is $115,861, 12% 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 Fords?
The median home value in Fords is $438,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Fords?
The median gross rent in Fords is $1,913 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Fords, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Fords?
The median age in Fords is 39.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Fords?
The average commute to work in Fords is 31 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fords?
The unemployment rate in Fords is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fords?
42% of adults in Fords 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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