Fort Wayne, Indiana
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City Overview
As of 2009, Fort Wayne's population is 251,247 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 20.86 percent.
The median home cost in Fort Wayne is $83,060. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.40 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Fort Wayne's cost of living is 25.41% Lower than the U.S. average.
Fort Wayne public schools spend $6,534 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Fort Wayne.
The unemployment rate in Fort Wayne is 10.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Fort Wayne jobs have Decreased by 3.20 percent.
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People
The 2009 Fort Wayne, IN, population is 251,247. There are 3,145 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Fort Wayne, IN
The median age is 33. The US median is 37.6. 49.61% of people in Fort Wayne, IN, are married. 12.77% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.44 people. 19.03% of people are married, with children. 11.99% have children, but are single.
Race in Fort Wayne, IN
72.49% of people are white, 18.02% are black, 1.97% are asian, 0.41% are native american, and 6.50% claim 'Other'.
6.96% of the people in Fort Wayne, IN, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 93.04% are non-hispanic).
Fort Wayne People SperlingViews
Culture: I really like living in Fort Wayne. There are many culturally exciting things to do such as, visit the museum, Science Central, Embassy Theatre, Fine Dining, walking... (read more)Realistic expectations: I did heavy research into a new place to move after school, and I ended up finding a great job in Fort Wayne. I noticed mostly negative comments on nearly all the... (read more)Fort Wayne has nothing to offer.: I moved from Fort Wayne 25 years ago to Springfield, Ohio. I was planning on relocating back home after I retired from my job. I am retired now but there is no way in... (read more)Have an opinion about Fort Wayne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fort Wayne Click Here
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Health
There are 250 physicians per 100,000 population in Fort Wayne, IN. The US average is 170.
Fort Wayne, IN Health Index
Air quality in Fort Wayne, IN is 28 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Fort Wayne, IN is 23 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 61 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Fort Wayne is OK.....: If you moved here from one of those crowded and busy East Coast cities, you will probably find Fort Wayne to be very dull. However, it has a superior cost of living and... (read more)Lived here my entire life...: Like any city in America, Fort Wayne has many positive and negative qualities.
Starting with the negatives, there is a noticeable lack of sidewalks/bike lanes along... (read more)Fort Wayne is OK: I moved back here about the time we were having our children. The schools are great, the housing is great, there are lakes nearby, plenty of festivals, within driving... (read more)Have an opinion about Fort Wayne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fort Wayne Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Fort Wayne, IN, is 10.20%, with job growth of -3.20%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.40%.
Fort Wayne, IN Taxes
Fort Wayne, IN,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 4.40%.
Fort Wayne, IN Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $20,048, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $39,249.
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Gray, gray, gray: No one lives in Fort Wayne for the weather. Winters are the worst - not cold or snowy enough to be recreational - just chilly, wet and... (read more)the weather pretty much sucks: I've lived in this area for about 22 years, and I have to say the weather is one of the main reasons I'm leaving. The winters are horrible! We get a ton of snow, and... (read more)Hows' the Weather: The weather here in Fort Wayne/ New Haven is pleasant. Granted this is my first year so I could just be hitting a deceptively nice summer but thus far it is enjoyable. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Fort Wayne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fort Wayne Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 10.20% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.20% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 23.40% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.40% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $20,048 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $39,249 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 15.27% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.84% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 14.65% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 19.49% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.47% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.66% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 5.61% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.48% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.43% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.10% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.54% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 18.40% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.68% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.94% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.09% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.03% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 20.32% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Fort Wayne, IN, is $83,060. Home appreciation is -2.40% over the last year. The median age of Fort Wayne, IN, real estate is 42 years.
Fort Wayne, IN Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 35.27% of the Fort Wayne, IN, population. 8.34% of houses and apartments in Fort Wayne, IN, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Fort Wayne Housing SperlingViews
Great cost of living!: While Fort Wayne doesn't have a lot to offer when in comes to quality of life, the cost of living can't be beat!! Housing is incredibly low but salaries are pretty... (read more)Not bad: The cost of living here isn't bad at all. In fact, I'd say housing is pretty cheap. One of the chief complaints from people around my age (25) seems to be that there's... (read more)Bwah ha ha ha!!!!: Did you see that percentage of republicans to democrats?!?! If anything should speak about the open-mindedness and culture of this city it's that. Really?! This... (read more)Have an opinion about Fort Wayne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fort Wayne Click Here
| Median Home Age | 42 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $83,060 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -2.40% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 56.36% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.34% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 35.27% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.02 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.91% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 8.64% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 16.01% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 22.93% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 21.86% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.13% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.90% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 1.74% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 0.49% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.17% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.12% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.07% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 4.54% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 2.41% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.20% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9.87% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 17.15% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 18.77% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 14.93% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 9.04% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 19.10% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Fort Wayne, IN, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Fort Wayne, IN, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Fort Wayne Crime SperlingViews
Crime Rate: 1984 in Fort Wayne was a year filled with crime. Now, the law enforcement have been working hard to limit the activity in the heighborhoods.... (read more)Culture: I really like living in Fort Wayne. There are many culturally exciting things to do such as, visit the museum, Science Central, Embassy Theatre, Fine Dining, walking... (read more)Bwah ha ha ha!!!!: Did you see that percentage of republicans to democrats?!?! If anything should speak about the open-mindedness and culture of this city it's that. Really?! This... (read more)Have an opinion about Fort Wayne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fort Wayne Click Here
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Climate
Fort Wayne, IN, gets 37 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 32 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 131.
On average, there are 182 sunny days per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The July high is around 84 degrees. The January low is 17. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 47 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Fort Wayne Climate SperlingViews
Gray, gray, gray: No one lives in Fort Wayne for the weather. Winters are the worst - not cold or snowy enough to be recreational - just chilly, wet and... (read more)the weather pretty much sucks: I've lived in this area for about 22 years, and I have to say the weather is one of the main reasons I'm leaving. The winters are horrible! We get a ton of snow, and... (read more)Hows' the Weather: The weather here in Fort Wayne/ New Haven is pleasant. Granted this is my first year so I could just be hitting a deceptively nice summer but thus far it is enjoyable. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Fort Wayne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fort Wayne Click Here
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Education
Fort Wayne, IN, schools spend $6,534 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 547 students per librarian, and 786 children per counselor in Fort Wayne, IN schools.
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Fort Wayne is OK.....: If you moved here from one of those crowded and busy East Coast cities, you will probably find Fort Wayne to be very dull. However, it has a superior cost of living and... (read more)Lived here my entire life...: Like any city in America, Fort Wayne has many positive and negative qualities.
Starting with the negatives, there is a noticeable lack of sidewalks/bike lanes along... (read more)Fort Wayne is OK: I moved back here about the time we were having our children. The schools are great, the housing is great, there are lakes nearby, plenty of festivals, within driving... (read more)Have an opinion about Fort Wayne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fort Wayne Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Fort Wayne, IN, takes 22 minutes. 82% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Gray, gray, gray: No one lives in Fort Wayne for the weather. Winters are the worst - not cold or snowy enough to be recreational - just chilly, wet and... (read more)the weather pretty much sucks: I've lived in this area for about 22 years, and I have to say the weather is one of the main reasons I'm leaving. The winters are horrible! We get a ton of snow, and... (read more)Hows' the Weather: The weather here in Fort Wayne/ New Haven is pleasant. Granted this is my first year so I could just be hitting a deceptively nice summer but thus far it is enjoyable. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Fort Wayne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fort Wayne Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Fort Wayne, IN is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Fort Wayne, IN is more expensive.
Overall, Fort Wayne, IN cost of living is 74.59.
Fort Wayne Cost of Living SperlingViews
Great cost of living!: While Fort Wayne doesn't have a lot to offer when in comes to quality of life, the cost of living can't be beat!! Housing is incredibly low but salaries are pretty... (read more)Not bad: The cost of living here isn't bad at all. In fact, I'd say housing is pretty cheap. One of the chief complaints from people around my age (25) seems to be that there's... (read more)Bwah ha ha ha!!!!: Did you see that percentage of republicans to democrats?!?! If anything should speak about the open-mindedness and culture of this city it's that. Really?! This... (read more)Have an opinion about Fort Wayne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fort Wayne Click Here
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50.19% of the people in Fort Wayne, IN are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 17.38% are Catholic; 23.27% are Protestant; 0.29% are LDS; 8.75% are another Christian faith; 0.29% in Fort Wayne, IN are Jewish; 0.02% are an eastern faith; 0.18% affilitates with Islam.
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Fort Wayne is OK.....: If you moved here from one of those crowded and busy East Coast cities, you will probably find Fort Wayne to be very dull. However, it has a superior cost of living and... (read more)Lived here my entire life...: Like any city in America, Fort Wayne has many positive and negative qualities.
Starting with the negatives, there is a noticeable lack of sidewalks/bike lanes along... (read more)Fort Wayne is OK: I moved back here about the time we were having our children. The schools are great, the housing is great, there are lakes nearby, plenty of festivals, within driving... (read more)Have an opinion about Fort Wayne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fort Wayne Click Here
| Percent Religious | 50.19% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 17.38% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 23.27% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.29% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 3.32% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.42% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.12% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 11.54% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 4.83% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.04% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 8.75% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.29% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.18% | 0.54% |
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36.04% of the people in Fort Wayne, IN are registered as Democrats. 63.28% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.68%.
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Bwah ha ha ha!!!!: Did you see that percentage of republicans to democrats?!?! If anything should speak about the open-mindedness and culture of this city it's that. Really?! This... (read more)Crime Rate: 1984 in Fort Wayne was a year filled with crime. Now, the law enforcement have been working hard to limit the activity in the heighborhoods.... (read more)Culture: I really like living in Fort Wayne. There are many culturally exciting things to do such as, visit the museum, Science Central, Embassy Theatre, Fine Dining, walking... (read more)Have an opinion about Fort Wayne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fort Wayne Click Here
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