Fort Wayne, IN, with the zip code 46816, has a population of 260,326 people according to the U.S. Census Bureau estimates from 2019. It is ranked as the 124th largest city in the United States and is located in Allen County. When it comes to quality of life rankings, Fort Wayne ranks highly across a range of categories according to Bestplaces.net. The city has been rated number 23 for its job market, number 24 for affordability and number 22 for housing market health among large cities in the United States. The cost of living index in Fort Wayne is significantly lower than the national average at 86 meaning everyday purchases are significantly cheaper than most other parts of the country. Additionally, Fort Wayne also ranks highly in natural environment, diversity and education with a rating of 11th overall when comparing it to all U.S cities surveyed by Bestplaces.net.
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