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Fort Wayne, IN
Indiana · Allen County · Fort Wayne Metro
Fort Wayne is a large city in Indiana with a population of 266,235. Residents earn $60,293 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
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 (5% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Fort Wayne
Haunted Places
9
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Historic Markers
4
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
3
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places Near Fort Wayne, IN
9 reported haunted locations found near Fort Wayne, IN.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cold-Water Rd – Wal-Mart | Around 3am-4am in the morning, shoppers and workers hear bagpipes playing a scotish tune. Shortly when song ends, a man in a green plaid kilt makes his appearance by pacing the floors. When he walks by you, you will get a cold eerie feeling. This ghost is known to be friendly. |
| Columbia City | The Haunted Jail, the ghost of a murderer is said to haunt the site of the retired jail. It is now used as a haunted house throughout the Halloween season, and members who work there in the off-season report a lot of paranormal activity. Noises such as footsteps and scraping along walls are also reported the only thing that runs is the electricity, there is nothing as far as a heating system to be mistaken for the noises. There is a door that always must remain open if it is shut when you wal... |
| Fort Wayne | Char's House of Oak MI |
| Historical City Hall Building | The building was originally built in 1913 and served as the city hall, jail, and fire station throughout most of the last century. The building is currently being restored by Ellusions, Inc. - www.ellusionsinc.com, who is currently renting it. Many employees have seen and heard many things in the building. When questioned, police officers who used to work there also verified unexplainable events. Ellusions had psychic Sandi Athey tour the building remotely. She described several events that w... |
| Lakeside Park Neighborhood | The lakeside neighborhood is rumored to once been Indian grounds used for less than pleasant occasions. Many different residents have reported strange sounds and sights in and around their homes. Lakeside Park was once an amusement park with locks, canals and a dance hall and the area is rich with history before and after the city was settled. |
| Main Street Bridge | The bridge is just west of Van Buren St - A woman in white is often seen walking across the bridge but disappears when approched. She has been seen many times by many people and her existance has been reported on by local newspapers. |
| North Side High School | Many spirits reside here. First is the spirit of a Chief of the Miami tribe that tried to prevent the city from building on the tribe's burial site. The school mascot is called Chief Mac in his honor. Second is that of a teenage girl seen in the gym and indoor running track. She is often seen in the morning before school starts. A janitor haunts the basement where he died of a heart attack several years ago. Many janitors have reported seeing him. Finally, a construction worker haunts the sta... |
| Snider High School | It was once said that in the basement of the school there was a swimming pool, once a girl drowned in the pool after some classmates pushed her in. the pool was drained and filled up with cement. It is said that there are cries of the girl there early in the morning |
| The University of Saint Francis library | A student hung himself here long ago and has been spotted by students. Many have reported unexplainable "cold spots" in the library,reports of people actually seeing her hanging, and other strange happenings. |