Fords is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 12509 residents.. The poverty rate of Fords is 4.3%, which is 69% lower than national average. The typical household in Fords earns $101206 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 23% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Fords, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Fords remained 4.9%, which is 4% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Fords, only 35% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Fords is 123, which is 23% higher than national average. Median home value in Fords is $316400 , which is 38% higher than national average. While median income in Fords remained $101206, which is 50% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.