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Fort Wayne, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Allen County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
266,235
Population
2,382/sq mi density
$60,293
Median Income
$32,884 per capita
$169,700
Home Value
$238,593 Zillow
$959
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
362
Violent Crime/100K
2,761 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,293 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,700 home value, $959/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$169,700
40% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$959/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.2%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
116,467
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$169,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$238,593
Median Sale Price
$210,000
Median List Price
$210,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.2%
Owner-Occupied
37.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$882/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,096/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,391/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
Census median rent:
$959/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,160/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
34 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
195
Price Drops
34.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$134
Active Inventory
394
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
62.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $169,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $238,593 |
| Median Sale Price | $210,000 |
| Median List Price | $210,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $134 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $959 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,160 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $882 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,096 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,391 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,590 |
Market
| Days on Market | 34 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 34.8% |
| Homes Sold | 195 |
| Active Inventory | 394 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $134 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 116,467 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |