At a Glance
Median Income
$116,250
$52,629 per capita
Home Value
$414,100
Zillow: $540,760
Median Rent
$1,976/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
10.2% smoking rate
How Fords Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fords's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fords a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fords residents earn a median household income of $116,250 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,629. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fords is $414,100 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $540,760. Median rent is $1,976/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
38.8% of adults in Fords hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fords has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population13,052
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density6,906/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born30.1%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,250
Per Capita$52,629
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A+
Home Value$414,100
Rent$1,976
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$540,760
Housing Units4,655
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation166 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Fords was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
30.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.