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Fords, NJ vs Princeton, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Fords is 10.9% older than the median age of a home in Princeton.
 Fords, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age64  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$868,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock45.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.60.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$27.6$11.0
 Homes Owned67.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented27.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Fords, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,300  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,870  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,510  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Fords, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Fords, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99930.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock25.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock21.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock10.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Fords, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20091.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19690.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock17.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock22.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Fords    2 Reviews
Abhd · Fords, NJ
Traffic
Over 19 years ago

To much traffic. Town sits a few miles from Rt440, Rt287, NJ Turnpike,Parkway, Rt1, Rt9, Rt35. Can never have any piece and quite. Time to move  More

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Maria · Fords, NJ
Centaraly located
Over 19 years ago

Fords is located near all major roads in New Jersey. It offers easy access to Train Stations and commute to New  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews
Philip · Princeton, NJ
College towns are in a class by themselves
Over 15 years ago

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Abhd · Princeton, NJ
Quick response to crime
Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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katherine  · Princeton, NJ
Homes are Always in Demand!
Over 17 years ago

You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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