At a Glance
Median Income
$60,293
$32,884 per capita
Home Value
$169,700
Zillow: $238,593
Median Rent
$959/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
362/100K
2,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Fort Wayne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Wayne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Wayne a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Wayne residents earn a median household income of $60,293 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,884. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,492 business establishments, including 822 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Wayne is $169,700 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,593. Median rent is $959/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Fort Wayne reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,761/100K. The murder rate is 9.7/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Fort Wayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Wayne has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population266,235
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density2,382/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,293
Per Capita$32,884
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$29,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,700
Rent$959
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$238,593
Housing Units116,467
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent362/100K
Property2,761/100K
Murder9.7/100K
Assault166/100K
Burglary368/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation768 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations76
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Fort Wayne was founded in 1794.
The median home in Fort Wayne was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 822 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.
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