Fort Wayne, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Allen County County
Fort Wayne, IN
At a Glance
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)
Is Fort Wayne a Good Place to Live?
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 5.5% (53% above 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 $248,442. 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 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,245/100K. The murder rate is 11.8/100K.
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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.