Fords, NJ

Living in Fords

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Bikeability 63
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Walkability 45
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 69
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Affordability 17
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 5
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Colleges 76
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Schools 30
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Residents

15k Population +166 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
76% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian20%
Black10%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$95k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office23%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$314k Median Home Value -$22k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$429 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K26%
$300K to $399K46%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas79%

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 (55%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump44%

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, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fords, NJ

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Kidsport Academy
1 miles, E
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Lakeview School
2 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Fords, NJ

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fords, NJ

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Jfk Medical Center
2 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Fords, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
28 miles, NE
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Trenton Mercer Airport
32 miles, SW