A Gem in the Midwest - 12/10/2023
Fort Wayne is what America used to be. Hardworking, unpretentious, welcoming.
There are problems, like anywhere, including crime on the east side, but nothing like Indianapolis.
Also, they had some flooding downtown a few years ago, so be careful buying a house near the river.
W inter is a thing here, but not as cold and windy as Chicago and less snow than cities on the Great Lakes.
Summers are fairly comfortable, though a/c is still a great thing to have.
There are plentiful jobs, and the cost of housing is one of the lowest in the country.
Schools are good overall, and SW Allen schools are excellent.
There are some universities, but it's not a college town.
It's not a big city, but has enough to do for most people, and if not, there are bigger cities close at hand (Indy, Chicago).
Try to live west of downtown, though (46804 or 46783, which is technically Roanoke)
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