2024 Compare Cities Housing:
Arlington Heights, IL vs Fort Wayne, IN

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- The median age of a home in Arlington Heights is 2.0% younger than the median age of a home in Fort Wayne.
 Arlington Heights, ILFort Wayne, INUnited States
 Median Home Age495042
 Median Home Cost$363,900$196,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.5%15.7%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.31.8%70.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.6%101.7%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$23.1$9.3$11.0
 Homes Owned69.8%57.5%57.4%
 Housing Vacant4.9%8.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented25.3%34.5%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Arlington Heights, ILFort Wayne, INUnited States
 Average Rent$2,130$1,200$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,370$690$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,480$780$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,700$960$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,160$1,220$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,570$1,330$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Arlington Heights, ILFort Wayne, INUnited States
 Vacant For Rent2.2%2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%0.6%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.5%0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%0.5%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.3%0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.5%3.6%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Arlington Heights, ILFort Wayne, INUnited States
 Less Than $20,0000.7%3.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.4%3.4%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9990.2%6.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.5%8.5%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9991.4%11.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.2%27.3%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,9996.3%19.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99915.7%14.2%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99927.2%4.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99919.8%1.2%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,99914.3%0.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9994.2%0.3%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.7%0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.3%0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Arlington Heights, ILFort Wayne, INUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.1%0.2%
 2010 to 20146.0%6.7%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.0%6.7%13.6%
 1990 to 19998.7%13.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198916.3%11.5%13.2%
 1970 to 197922.2%17.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.7%13.6%13.6%
 1950 to 195913.1%12.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.2%6.5%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier5.3%14.2%12.2%
Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 11 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 13 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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Reviews for Fort Wayne    43 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

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  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here from Buffalo, NY. Ft Wayne is a big city with lots of greenery and things to do. It is not congested and cost of living is cheap. One complain-drivers with  More

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I lived in Fort Wayne from 1962 until 1988 then moved north. Fort Wayne was a nice city at one time. It's sad to say, but today, it's become to highly populated with  More

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