Why Live in Fords
Fords, a neighborhood in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, offers a suburban feel with convenient commuting options to Newark, Trenton, and New York City. The area features a mix of duplexes, colonials, and cottages, typically on smaller lots averaging around 7,000 square feet. The Woodbridge Township School District, which includes Fords Avenue School, Fords Middle School, and the highly rated John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, serves the community. Merrill Park, a 182-acre space along the South Branch of Rahway River, features athletic fields and green spaces, while the Woodbridge Community Center offers various youth and adult programs. Shopping and dining options are abundant, with the nearby Woodbridge Center housing stores like Macy’s and restaurants like Bonefish Grill. Local businesses include Box Lunch in Edison and 2nd Rule Coffee Co., a pop-up coffee stand. Fords is also close to Little India in Iselin, known for its South Asian storefronts. Community events such as a light parade, pet photos with Santa, and a Turkey Trot foster a strong sense of community. Medical facilities are plentiful, with 20 hospitals nearby, including Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Major highways and NJTransit commuter rail stations in Perth Amboy and Woodbridge provide easy access to New York City, just 30 miles away. Newark Liberty International Airport is less than a 30-minute drive, and Raritan Bay Waterfront Park is within a 15-minute drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fords a good place to live?
Fords is a good place to live. Fords is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable. Fords is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Fords has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.4 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $124,835 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 34.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Fords are home owners, with 31.2% of residents renting and 68.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Fords can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Fords neighborhood guide.
Is Fords, NJ a safe neighborhood?
Fords, NJ is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Fords?
The median home price in Fords is $510,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $102,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,640 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $113K a year to afford the median home price in Fords. The average household income in Fords is $125K.
What are the best public schools in Fords?
The best public schools that serve Fords are:
What are the best private schools in Fords?
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Home Trends in Fords, NJ
On average, homes in Fords, NJ sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Fords, NJ over the last 12 months is $505,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$505,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$517,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$392,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$377
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
143
Median List Price
$510,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
