Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Athena Greek Cafe and Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Yo Delight
Coffee Shop
Frappe Joe Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Lahore Chat House
Coffee Shop
Cai's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Brewed Awakening
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Snack Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
AMC Dine-In Menlo Park 12
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Community Theather
Theatre Arts
Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
Museum
Barron Arts Center
Theatre Arts
8K Cinemas Movie City
Cinema
Animal Haven
Zoo
Forum
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Proprietary House
Museum
Kearny Cottage Museum
Museum
Perth Amboy Ferry Slip
Museum
Studio Theater
Theatre Arts
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (2) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wegmans Liquor
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Baked Bouquet
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Sugar Bear
Sweets
Scream 4 Cream
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Kimchi Korean Taste
Fast Food
Spicy Hot Pot Wok Bar
Fast Food
Rolling Wasabi Poke & Sushi
Fast Food
Bbq Chicken
Fast Food
Bottle Giant
Alcohol
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Woodbridge Community Center
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Pole 2 Pole Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Parish Center
Community Centre
Hungarian American Citizens Club
Community Centre
Edison YMCA
Gym
Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center
Community Centre
Brighton Avenue Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Evergreen Youth Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Garden Farm Market
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Pathmark
Grocery Store
Juno
Bakery
Lotte Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Quality Sweets
Bakery
Shahnawaz
Grocery Store
Ahmed Halal Meat Inc.
Butcher
Best Way Cash & Carry
Grocery Store
Patel Brothers
Grocery Store
Sabzi Mandi
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Orellana Bakery
Bakery
Supremo
Grocery Store
Bagel Supreme
Bakery
The Fresh Grocer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Howell Ave Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Dudash Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bruce A. Turcotte Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Roosevelt Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
William Warren Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Heards Brook Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (4) D-
Fortunoff Backyard Store
Furniture
Marshalls
Department Store
Bomarr Opticians
Optician
Syms
Clothing
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Wawa
Convenience Store
Five Below
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Furniture
T-Mobile
Electronics
Macy's
Department Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Sears
Department Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Walmart
Department Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
One Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Uniqlo
Clothing
Macy's
Department Store
Boscov's
Department Store
Express
Clothing
Kara
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Fords.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
Ford Avenue at Main Street
Bus Stop
Ford Avenue at Webb Drive
Bus Stop
Ford Avenue at Webb Drive
Bus Stop
Ford Avenue at Main Street
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Center Drive at Plaza Drive
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Center Drive at Plaza Drive
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Center Drive at Woodbridge Terrace
Bus Stop
Parsonage Road at Lafayette Avenue
Bus Stop
Parsonage Road at Lafayette Avenue
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Center Mall
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Center Mall
Bus Stop
New Brunswick Avenue at Corrielle Street
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Center Mall
Bus Stop
New Brunswick Avenue at Corrielle Street
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Corporate Center
Bus Stop
Harrows Gate (Gill Lane)
Bus Stop
Harrows Gate (Gill Lane)
Bus Stop
Menlo Park Mall
Bus Stop
Main St. at Metuchen Ave.
Bus Stop
Green Street at Tyler Avenue
Bus Stop
GREEN ST 320E OF WORTH ST (Elizabeth)
Bus Stop
GREEN ST + WORTH ST (Metropark Loop)
Bus Stop
Main St. at Columbus Ave.
Bus Stop
Main St. at Amboy Ave.
Bus Stop
Amboy Avenue at Main Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.0% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fords is 127/100 - which is 5% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B

Fords crime rates are 1,814 per 100k, which is 12% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,587 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
227 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Fords is $101,206 - which is 37% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$101,206 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Premier Brain & Spine
Clinic
Redefine Healthcare - Edison, NJ
Clinic
Family Dentistry of Edison
Dentist
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Savings Pharmacy and Surgical Supplies
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Garden State Dispensary
Pharmacy
Dr. Aijuan Wang, MD
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Edison Imaging Associates
Clinic
JFK Medical Center
Hospital
David J. D’Apolito, D.M.D.
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Middlesex Pulmonary Associates
Doctor
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Doctor
New Jersey Infectious Disease
Doctor
Hackensack Meridian Health - Raritan Bay Medical Center
Hospital
Value Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Garfield Engine Company Number 5
Fire Station
Metuchen Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Fords home prices are $316,400 - which is equal to New Jersey
Home Price
$316,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools C

The Fords graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (5) B-
Fords Middle School
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
Ford Avenue Elementary School
Kidsport Academy
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
James Monroe Elementary School
Dual Language School
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
The Goddard School Of Woodbridge
Herbert Hoover Middle School
James J. Flynn Elementary School
Mawbey Street Elementary School
Indiana Avenue Elementary School
Ross Street Elementary School
Iselin Middle School
Woodbridge Middle School
Robert Mascenick Elementary School
Oak Tree Road Elementary School
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
Menlo Park Elementary School
Kennedy Park Elementary School
Callicorp Dba Friends Of The Family Child Care Cen
Assumption Catholic School
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Middlesex County Voc Acad Allied Health & Biomedical Science
John F. Kennedy High School
Woodbridge High School
Metuchen High School
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
Perth Amboy High School
St Joseph High School
Colonia High School
Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy
John P. Stevens High School
Middlesex County Voc Academy Math Science &Engineering Techn
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ratings A

Fords has an overall rating of 80% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (0)
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Fords, New Jersey: A Growing Town with Small Town Charm 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I have lived here in Fords, New Jersey for more than 10 years. This area continues to grow, but the best parts continue to remain. It still has the charm and feel of a small town, but is beginning to be able to offer the conveniences that larger cities offer.

Living in Fords, ...Read More New Jersey has afforded me a great place to raise my family. I live in a nice home and there are plenty of homes available here to buy. From older homes that have charm to newer built homes, you can find it here.

The best areas in Fords, New Jersey is probably the local Garden Market that is found in the center of town. Here you can find amazing, fresh organic food to cook a dinner with. Invite your neighbors over as everyone seems to know everyone here.

The downside of this area is that the cost of living is high. There are great schools though. The local recreation department also maintains beautiful parks in this area for you and your family to enjoy. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fords? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
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      Unknown Name
      Howell Ave Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      AMC Dine-In Menlo Park 12
      Unknown Name
      Community Theather
      Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
      Barron Arts Center
      8K Cinemas Movie City
      Animal Haven
      Forum

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      White Castle
      Sonic
      Panera Bread
      Wegmans Liquor
      Panera Bread
      McDonald's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fords? Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Fords.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fords? The cost of living in Fords is 127/100 - which is 5% higher than New Jersey.
      Fords
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fords? Fords crime rates are 1,814, which are 12% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,814 per 100k people

      22% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56

      22% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fords? The median income in Fords is $101,206 which is 37% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $101,20683% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,99431% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Fords a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Fords home prices? Fords home prices are $316,400 - which is equal to New Jersey
      Median home value
      $316,40071% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,63072% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      14% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Fords have good schools? The Fords graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Fords a good place to live? Fords has an overall rating of 80% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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