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Fort Wayne, IN
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Population: 262,676
Home Price: $130,700
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Overview
Fort Wayne is a midsize city in the state of Indiana with a population of 262,676. Fort Wayne has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
21.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Fort Wayne, IN
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Fort Wayne
Indiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$29,268
$29,331
$32,693
Median Household Income
$53,978
$58,806
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
4.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Fort Wayne
Indiana
United States
Median Age
35.1
40.7
42.3
Gender
Fort Wayne
Indiana
United States
Male
48.8%
49.3%
49.8%
Female
51.2%
50.7%
50.2%
Race
Fort Wayne
Indiana
United States
White
69.7%
92.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
15.2%
1.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
5.5%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.3%
1.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.1%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Fort Wayne
Indiana
United States
Median Home Price
$130,700
$126,114
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$659
$605
$801
Family Households
40.6%
40.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.2%
31.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
62.5%
74.7%
72.9%
Renters
37.5%
25.3%
27.1%
Education
Fort Wayne
Indiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.0%
7.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.9%
28.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.9%
20.4%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.1%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.0%
11.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Fort Wayne
Indiana
United States
Mathematics
40.4%
49.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
41.3%
50.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Fort Wayne
Indiana
United States
Murder
9.7
4.4
3.0
Rape
53.8
32.7
38.0
Robbery
132.5
49.7
40.7
Assault
165.6
192.8
188.5
Property Crime
Fort Wayne
Indiana
United States
Burglary
367.5
238.5
336.1
Theft
2182.5
1630.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
210.9
160.6
167.1
Arson
18.2
6.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Fort Wayne, IN
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
comfort food
food truck
fast food
italian food
chinese food
vegan
pizza
beer
cold drinks
ice cream
drinks
fresh baked
wine
fresh ingredients
restaurant
el azteca
mcdonalds
flavorful
sweet treats
womens sports
football
sports entertainment
sports coverage
boston sports
video games
college football
country music
basketball
fantasy football
college basketball
flag football
music rockalt
ncaa football
notre dame football
baseball
cubs blackhawks pacers
ncaa basketball
health fitness
duke basketball
inspired by
home decor
commissions open
fine art
commissions
creative
pfp
commissions closed
creative writing
comics
freelance illustrator
photography
visual
graphic design
arts culture
illustrator
artists
theatre
nft
collection
spending time
spare time
video games
music rockalt
fighting games
gamer aspiring
health fitness
books
baseball cards
random stuff
switch code sw
gaming
youtuber
comics
reading manga
disc golf
fitness
tv shows
photography
geek culture
sports
sports entertainment
sports coverage
family friendly
indie music
music rockalt
marketing
digital media
digital marketing
creative
pro wrestling
producer
classic rock
gaming
executive producer
multimedia
government politics
tv
tv shows
photography
sports
family friendly
music rockalt
space
fire pit
summer
broadcastervideographer
photography
arts
mountain
indoor
lawn
winter
beach
recreation department
wildlife
pool
nature
hiking
swimming
poshmark
home decor
poshmark ebay
decor
free shipping
home depot
black owned
wall decor
gift ideas
food truck
ebay
etsy shop
gift cards
vintage treasures
mugs
retail
coffee cups
krogers
farmers market
walmart
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