Fort Wayne, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
266,235 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,293 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$480 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$760 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allen County
4
Fort Wayne Metro Area
3
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Allen County
5
Fort Wayne Metro Area
5
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 24
Feb 2 7 27
Mar 3 3 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 40
Dec 3 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IN State Senate District 16, IN State House District 82, IN
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Schools

Bloomingdale Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Horizon Christian Academy
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
North Side High School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Indiana Institute of Technology
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Joseph Hospital
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Dupont Hospital Llc
6 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
8 miles, SW • 1.4 star
South Bend International Airport
74 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Toledo Express Airport
77 miles, E • 1 star
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