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.
Home Trends in Fords, NJ
On average, homes in Fords, NJ sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fords, NJ over the last 12 months is $375,080, down 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$375,080
Median Single Family Sale Price
$502,918
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$287,153
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$697,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$266,705
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$328
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
86
Median List Price
$374,790
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-37%
