At a Glance
Median Income
$82,763
$40,957 per capita
Home Value
$240,300
Zillow: $315,054
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
16.3% smoking rate
How Fortville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fortville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fortville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fortville residents earn a median household income of $82,763 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,957. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,045 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fortville is $240,300 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,054. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 23.0% 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 1984.
Education
24.5% of adults in Fortville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fortville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,092
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,407/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,763
Per Capita$40,957
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,922M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,300
Rent$1,094
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$315,054
Housing Units1,937
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,434/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation853 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Fortville was founded in 1865.
The median home in Fortville was built in 1984.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.