Best Places to Live in Fort Wayne Metro Area, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana is the second largest city in the state and offers a vibrant range of attractions and activities. Here visitors can explore Fort Wayne’s Historic Old Fort, take a walk along the Rivergreenway Trail, or visit one of the city’s many museums. Downtown Fort Wayne offers an exciting nightlife with several bars, restaurants, and clubs to keep you entertained as well. The city also hosts several annual festivals such as the Fort Wayne Air Show, Ribfest, Three Rivers Festival, and more. Outdoor lovers will want to check out Foster Park which features lakeside trails and installations that include treehouses and pontoon boat rides. Whether you’re looking for adventure or simply want to get away from it all, there's something for everyone in Fort Wayne. Small city - Northeastern Indiana, 15 miles from Ohio border.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Fort Wayne Metro Area is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Fort Wayne Metro Area jobs have increased by 2.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Fort Wayne Metro Area's cost of living is 17.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Fort Wayne Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the Fort Wayne metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Fort Wayne metro area remained very strongly Republican, 57.2% to 40.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Fort Wayne Metro Area's population is 415,887 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Fort Wayne Metro Area is Real Estate: $206,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.7%.

SCHOOLS

Fort Wayne Metro Area public schools spend $10,274 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17.5 students per teacher in Fort Wayne Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Fort Wayne

It's a good time to buy in Fort Wayne. Home Appreciation is up 9.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Fort Wayne is $206,400.

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