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Fords, NJ—08863

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$542,000
4.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$116,000
28.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
16
23.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.8%
Median Rent
$2,750
6.1% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,950
13.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,750
13.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,700
8.8% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Fords, NJ

As of May '26, the median home price in Fords, NJ is $542,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.4%. This indicates that home prices in Fords, NJ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$542,0004.4%
Single Family $545,0003.8%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$439,0000.9%
    3 Bed
    		$536,0002.1%
    4 Bed
    		$600,0001.5%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.3%
    1 Bedroom
    14.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    20.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    34.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    24.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.3%

    Rental Trends — Fords, NJ

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Fords, NJ is $2,780, with a year-over-year rent change of 6.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Fords, NJ is 1-bedrooms: $1,970, 2-bedrooms: $2,690, 3-bedrooms: $3,000. The most common rental property sizes in Fords, NJ are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 41.8% and 40.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,750$2,780
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,950$1,970
    2 Bed Rent $2,750$2,690
    3 Bed Rent $2,700$3,000
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    8.3%
    1 Bedroom
    41.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    40.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    5.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.6%

    Property Listings — Fords, NJ

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fords, NJ is 16. This is a decrease of -23.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$550,0000.0%
    Listing Count
    		3611.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%11.0%
    Days on Market
    		16-23.0%
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    Demographics — Fords, NJ

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fords, NJ has a population of 13,100, which has increased by 3.8% over the past 5 years. Fords, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 38.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		13,1003.8%
    % Under 18
    		20.7%-7.6%
    % Seniors
    		14.3%5.9%
    % WFH
    		11.3%564.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		38.8%16.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fords, NJ is a predominantly white area, with 44.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fords, NJ is hispanic, making up 22.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 30.1% of the population in Fords, NJ, and this percentage has increased by 1.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		44.7%-4.1%
    % Black
    		11.4%12.9%
    % Hispanic
    		22.9%-9.1%
    % Asian
    		19.0%8.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		30.1%1.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Fords, NJ

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 154 mortgage originations in Fords, NJ, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Fords, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		154
    % Conventional Loans
    		72.0%
    % Government Loans
    		28.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		16.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Fords, NJ

    Fords, NJ lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		121
    Total Units Section 8
    		121
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		8.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		98.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$140$1,950$1,810
    2 Bedroom-$470$2,750$2,280
    3 Bedroom$50$2,700$2,750
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$3,020

    Affordability — Fords, NJ

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.5
    Median Home Price$542,000
    Median Household Income$116,000

    Fords, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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