Fort Wayne, Indiana
Among the top 16% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 52% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 35% of US places
- top 2% for walkability
- top 7% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 7% for sunny days
Fort Wayne is a major city in Indiana with about 265,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, natural disaster risk, and comfortable days. It rates lower on violent crime and sunny days.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.4 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 47% of US places
Home Value$153k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$904better than 51% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 68% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.87%better than 58% of US places
Income Tax4.95%better than 51% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 1.75%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.55%better than 54% of US places
Unemployment5.8%better than 33% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.7 in40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall33.6 inbetter than 29% of US places
Sunny Days173 daysbetter than 7% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 51% of US places
Comfortable Days103 daysbetter than 89% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk24.6better than 93% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 40% of US places
School Quality54.0better than 43% of US places
Violent Crime1693/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Crime2391/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Community
Population264,514100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.123rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5084th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9543rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1137th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)64.8%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.0%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.7%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.6%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 81% of US places
Walkability14.6/20better than 98% of US places
Airport Distance112 mibetter than 31% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.8%better than 60% of US places
Amenities Nearby11.15better than 15% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 55% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fort Wayne an affordable place to live?
- Fort Wayne is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 47% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fort Wayne?
- The median home value in Fort Wayne is $153k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fort Wayne?
- Median household income in Fort Wayne is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fort Wayne?
- Median gross rent in Fort Wayne is $904 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fort Wayne safe?
- Fort Wayne is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1693/100k (better than 13%). Property crime is 2391/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fort Wayne?
- Fort Wayne averages 74°F in July and 25°F in January, with 38.7 in of annual precipitation and about 173 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fort Wayne?
- Public-school quality in Fort Wayne is about average, scoring better than 43% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fort Wayne?
- The average one-way commute in Fort Wayne is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)