Fords SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Fords summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fords. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fords is 129 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fords is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fords is $531,081.
The median income in Fords is $115,861.
Fords's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fords Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fords | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 172 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fords, NJ Weather
The average high in Fords is 63.8° and the average low is 43.4°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 24.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fords |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fords Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fords
The current population in Fords is 12,771. The population has decreased 15.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,771 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 13,052 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 12,663 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 12,897 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 12,509 | -18.0% |
| 2019 | 15,250 | 2.0% |
| 2018 | 14,948 | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 15,915 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 15,521 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 15,085 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 15,028 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 15,012 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 14,612 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 14,991 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 15,084 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fords
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Fords is:
42.0% White with 5,368 White residents.
13.5% African American with 1,719 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
16.8% Asian with 2,149 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 125 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 341 Two Or More residents.
24.0% Hispanic with 3,069 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fords | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.0% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.5% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 16.8% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.0% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fords
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Fords is 49.0% female with 6,262 female residents.
Fords is 51.0% male with 6,509 male residents.
| Gender | Fords | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fords for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Fords completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Fords completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Fords completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Fords completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Fords completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Fords completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Fords completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Fords completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fords completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fords | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fords, New Jersey
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4.6% of households in Fords earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Fords earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.5% of households in Fords earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.2% of households in Fords earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.9% of households in Fords earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.1% of households in Fords earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.9% of households in Fords earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.4% of households in Fords earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.3% of households in Fords earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.6% of households in Fords earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fords | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.5% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.2% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.9% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.1% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.4% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.6% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
