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Fort Wayne

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  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • City in Indiana
  • 732 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Fort Wayne is a city in Indiana with a population of 262,450. Fort Wayne is in Allen County and is one of the best places to live in Indiana. Living in Fort Wayne offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fort Wayne there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fort Wayne and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Fort Wayne are above average.
    About Fort Wayne...
    Population
    262,450

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $106,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $708
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Fort Wayne Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      204
      282.7
    • Murder
      14.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      48.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      114.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      375.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,037.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      204.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Working in Fort Wayne

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,853
    National
    $55,322
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    Fort Wayne Reviews

    732 reviews
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    I can't lie, I love this city. It's not where everything's happening, but it's still not off the map. Fort Wayne isn't fast or slow. There are many diverse communities, and growing industrialization. But it's not mandatory! Residents of the Summit City like the speed of Fort Wayne. If not, they'd move to either Indianapolis or Bloomington! There's music, food, festivals, museums, and a TON of history. There are upscale, five-star restaurants, and hole-in-the-wall bars. Raise your kids here. Hide away here. Party here. Vacation here. Fort Wayne isn't just a city, it's a statement. It has cuture.
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    I love the calm and serene atmosphere of FW, because the highways are built well, I can see it all! I worked at Target, and there are three of them, in this area, so it's easy to get to my favorite store! Also, the nightlife is not overwhelming, so there are a lot of established families. I feel like there are many people who have encouraged me since I have lived here to continue my life after living with little to no income. They have helped me get on my feet, again. Thank you, FW!
    I really have enjoyed Fort Wayne's "small town feel". It is a family city, and a great place to raise a family. There are many things to do including hiking on the numerous city trails, county/state parks; taking a boat trip down any of our three rivers; going to the theater/movies; attending a Tin Caps/Mad Ants game; going to a concert at the War Memorial Colliseum; and so much more! The only drawback that I have found, is that Fort Wayne does not have (yet) enough sidewalks, so that people can get their excersice--especially in the suburbs. The good news is, however, that Fort Wayne is actively working oon this problem by putting in sidewalks with every new property that is constructed, and building many new trails throughout the city. Fort Wayne is a great place to call home!