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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ian Morgan

Cheapest neighborhoods in Fords?

OK so I work in education and Household incomes average around $116,250 in Fords. You can expect to pay around $1,976 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The weather takes some getting u...

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Jordan

Cheapest neighborhoods in Fords?

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $116,250, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $414,100, which is pretty steep. With a population of 13,052, Fords is a small town. The city has inv...

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david_native

How is the nightlife in Fords?

So, With a population of 13,052, Fords is a small town. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Jace Foster

Fords housing prices -when will it stop?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $116,250, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for...

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Parker P.

Biggest downsides of living in Fords?

Hey, I've been here for 7 years and With a population of 13,052, Fords is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 13,052 people. Homes are going for about $414,100 on average. The median home value here is around $414,100, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid...

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Ruby

First time home buyer in Fords

First post here. Just moved here 4 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Fords sits at 472.0 per 100K. With a population of 13,052, Fords is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,976 for rent here. Poverty rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly g...

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Jordan

Unpopular opinion about Fords

So, I'm retired and With a population of 13,052, Fords is a small town. Median household income is $116,250, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any ...

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david_native

What surprised you most about Fords?

Random thought, I've been here for 7 years and Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $414,100 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,976 for rent here. Rent is about $1,976/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or w...

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Jordan

Is Fords worth moving to in 2026?

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 17 years and Household incomes average around $116,250 in Fords. You can expect to pay around $1,976 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a g...

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