How long is the commute from Fords, NJ?
Workers who live in Fords, NJ take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.8% of workers drive alone to work.
5.3% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
12.8% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 5.3%
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Fords get to work
| Means of transportation | Fords | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.8% (±4.6 points) | 61.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±3.5 points) | 8.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.3% (±2.3 points) | 5.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.8% (±3.6 points) | 18.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Fords, the average commute is not measurably different from Middlesex County (31.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fords, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Middlesex County (5.9%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Fords ranks 25 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 124 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fords
| Vehicles available | Fords | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±3.4 points) | 8.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% (±5.4 points) | 34.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±6.3 points) | 37.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.8% (±3.7 points) | 19.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Fords, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Middlesex County (8.0%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fords
| Fords | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.8% (±3.6 points) | 18.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±1.8 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fords, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Middlesex County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fords
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fords | — | 30.7 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Hopelawn | 1.2 mi | 45.9 minutes (±17.8) | Not measurably different |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 1.3 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Keasbey | 1.5 mi | 27.4 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge | 1.8 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Iselin | 2.4 mi | 34.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Perth Amboy | 2.5 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Metuchen Borough | 2.6 mi | 38.3 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Edison Township | 2.9 mi | 33.9 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Perth Amboy, NJ (23.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Metuchen Borough, NJ (38.3 minutes), Edison Township, NJ (33.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 (tie) | Avenel | 31.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 19 (tie) | Madison Park | 31.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 21 | Rossmoor | 31.4 minutes (±8.8) |
| 22 | Kendall Park | 31.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 23 | Laurence Harbor | 31.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 24 | Concordia | 30.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 25 | Fords | 30.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 26 (tie) | Heathcote | 30.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 26 (tie) | Woodbridge | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 28 | Menlo Park Terrace | 28.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 29 | Keasbey | 27.4 minutes (±7.2) |
| 30 | Plainsboro Center | 24.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 31 | Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 15.6 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fords is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Woodbridge Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fords
How long is the average commute in Fords?
Workers who live in Fords, NJ take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fords without a car?
7.2% of households in Fords have no vehicle, and 5.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fords?
12.8% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Fords worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fords CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fords CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fords CDP, New Jersey
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fords CDP, New Jersey (place:24030, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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