Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 13,785
Population Density 7,466 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 7,091
Male Population 6,693
Median Age 37 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 74%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE
Distance to MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE 2 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL
Distance to RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL 5 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 4,946
Family Households 3,439
Average Family Size 3.48
Average Household Income $79,584
Median Household Income $74,412
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 74%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.04
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.50
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.44
Murder Risk (County) 0.39
Rape Risk (County) 0.31
Robbery Risk 0.58
Assault Risk (County) 0.43
Property Risk (County) 0.57
Burglary Risk (County) 0.57
Larceny Risk (County) 0.64
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.63

Environment

Average July High Temperature 86.6° F
Average January Low Temperature 21.5° F
Annual Precipitation 49.63 inches
Air Pollution Index 99% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7%
Nearest Airport NEWARK LIBERTY INTL
Distance to NEWARK LIBERTY INTL 13 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team STATEN ISLAND YANKEES (A)
Distance to STATEN ISLAND YANKEES (A) 14 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
FORDS MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8100 FANNING ST, FORDS, NJ 08863
FORD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 14K - 5186 FORD AVE, FORDS, NJ 08863
LAFAYETTE ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 25K - 5500 FORD AVE, FORDS, NJ 08863
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 828 4TH ST, FORDS, NJ 08863
OUR LADY OF PEACE SCHOOLK - 8AMBOY AVENUE, FORDS, NJ 08863
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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BANKSPROVIDENT BANK9 LAFAYETTE RD FORDS, NJ 08863



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
0886385$345,000$334,368
Displaying 1-8 of 8 in $200-500k range
BUILDER'S OWN HOUSE & IT SHOWS - BEAUTIFUL & LOADED WITH MANY EXTRA FEATURES: CENTRAL AIR, CENTRAL VAC, WOODBURNING STOVE IN LR, IN WALL SPEAKERS ON 1ST LEVEL & BACKYARD, SURROUND SOUND IN FAM RM, 7 CEILING FANS, WOOD FLOORING & CUSTOM WIDE TRIM, BAY WINDOW IN KITCHEN, WINE COOLER, KIDNEY SHAPED IN GROUND SWIMMING POOL
 79 WOODLAND AVE
 FORDS, NJ 08863
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$469,900

CUSTOM BUILT COLONIAL. BUILDER'S OWN HOME. AMAZING KITCHEN WITH GRANITE CONTERS,CUSTOM CABINETS,LARGE FAMILY ROOM. QUIET LOCATION. NEAR N.Y. BUS LINE.
 47 IZOLA AV
 FORDS, NJ 08863
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$449,000

HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED! KITCHEN UPGRADES INCLUDE GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, SKYLITE, NEWER APPLIANCES, NEWER BATHROOMS W/DESIGNER CERAMIC TILE. NEWER SIDING & MASONRY WORK. HDWD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. OVERIZED DECK, NICELY LANDSCAPED YARD, WATERPROOFED BSMT, ALARM & FIRE SYSTEMS-GREAT LOCATION
 33 TARAS DRIVE
 FORDS, NJ 08863
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$429,900

Gorgeous split on a quiet, scenic cul de sac. Excelent area. Expanded Master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, walk in closet and full Bath! Beautiful FINISHED basement. Large back yard for entertaining. minutes from 2 major shopping malls and MetroPark train station! LETS MAKE A DEAL :)
 27 OVERLOOK TE
 FORDS, NJ 08863
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$359,900

BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED 4 BEDROOM SPLIT**2.5 BATHS**NEW EAT IN KITCHEN WITH SLIDERS TO 2 TIER DECK**NEW WINDOWS & SIDING**FORMAL DINING RM WITH SLIDERS TO DECK AS WELL**MASTER BEDROOM HAS HALF BATH**FAMILY ROOM OVERLOOKING HEATED POOL**SUNSETTER CANOPY TO COVER DECK**WEBER "GAS" GRILL**UNDER GROUND SPRINKLER SYS**GREAT BUY!
 920 MAIN ST
 FORDS, NJ 08863
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$349,900

lovely well kept raised ranch with finished basement with heated ceramic tiles, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hard wood, eat in kitchen with ceramic floor, secluded yard with florida room, above ground pool. lovely landscaped and much more.
 36 HIGHLAND TE
 FORDS, NJ 08863
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$299,900

NICELY MAINTAINED HOME WITH 4 BEDROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORS UNDER CARPET, BEAUTIFUL BIRCHWOOD DOORS  &  A SPACIOUS FINISHED BASEMENT.  HOME HAS A NEW ROOF & AN ALARM SYSTEM.   A LITTLE UPDATING WILL MAKE THIS A REAL WINNER!  LOCATED NEAR ALL MAJOR ROADS FOR EASY COMMUTING. PRICED TO SELL!
 20 MOFFETT ST
 FORDS, NJ 08863
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$279,900

Must see this Mother/Daughter with finished basement, outside entrance. Huge deck off master bed room and huge storage room under deck. Sold "As Is", buyer responsible for C of O.
 57 FIFTH ST
 FORDS, NJ 08863
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$219,900


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