Fords, Fords, NJ
Living in Fords
Bikeability66
Walkability51
Commute23
Public Transit75
Affordability52
Public Safety83
Airports95
Hospitals7
Colleges80
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian26%
Black9%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial2%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$96kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$248kMedian Home Value-$54k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent-$75 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K37%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fords
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Middlesex County17
Property Crime in Fords
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Middlesex County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fords
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding33
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fords, Fords, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fords, Fords, NJ
Kidsport Academy
0 miles, E
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
1 miles, SW
The Goddard School of Woodbridge
1 miles, N
Lakeview School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Fords, Fords, NJ
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
5 miles, SW
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
8 miles, SW
Yeshiva Gedolah of Cliffwood
8 miles, SE
Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
8 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fords, Fords, NJ
Jfk Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Fords, Fords, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
13 miles, NE
Laguardia Airport
28 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
29 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
32 miles, SW