In Ford, Illinois, the median home price is $159,725, compared with the Illinois median of $298,585; median household income is $62,439; the population is 13,406; schools rate 4.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 135.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Ford at a glance
Population
13,406
Median Household Income
$62,439
Typical Home Value
$159,725
School District Rating
4.6
Violent Crime Rate
135.2
Avg Commute Time
24.6
About Ford
Ford has a population of 13,406. The median home value is $159,725, 47% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $62,439 (25% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Patton, Drummer, and Brenton.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Ford
12 towns, by population.
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Ford at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Ford?
- Ford has a population of 13,406 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Ford?
- The median home value in Ford is $159,725. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Ford?
- Median household income in Ford is $62,439 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Ford in?
- Ford is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Ford?
- Ford contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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