2018 Best Places to Live in the Fort Wayne AreaAbout this List

Huntertown

• Town in Indiana
• 22

Current Resident: In Huntertown there is always an air of community and togetherness. I have lived all over Indiana, and I would say that that Huntertown has the best atmosphere and quality about it. For example, the churches are very welcoming and accepting of all people and are very open-minded about most ideas.
However I would like to see more availability of work and volunteer organizations in Huntertown. If someone lives further into Huntertown then they have to travel to Fort Wayne to find this availability. I would like to see it be in our own town as well.
Read 22 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 5,286 Population

Fort Wayne

• City in Indiana
• 657

Current Resident: Fort Wayne is a city with a hometown feel. It is a wonderful place to bring up a family. It has a science museum, botanical gardens, a great children's zoo and many parks and the third best genealogical library in the US. It is also home to some great AA baseball (Tincaps), hockey (Komets) and basketball (Mad Ants) teams. But what makes it unique is it also has two special free programs for kids in the summer found nowhere else, i.e. Wildcat Baseball program that has been going on for over 25 years and Lifetime Sports Academy which teaches golf, tennis and swimming lessons. The kids can even earn their own tennis racket and golf clubs and scholarships!
Read 657 Reviews

• A-

• B-

• 260,954 Population

Auburn

• Town in Indiana
• 17

Current Resident: Auburn is a small quiet town and what makes this town unique are automobiles. Auburn is the 'Home of the Classics'; the Auburns, Cords, and Duesenburgs. This is a town of cars with cruise-ins, car festivals, and a huge car auction. People in this town love bringing our their collectible auto to share with others!
People are very friendly, crime rate is very low, and the Summer Arts program is a step up in culture for Auburn. There are activities throughout the year to add culture, as well.
Diversity, however, is rated a zero.
Read 17 Reviews

• B+

• B

• 12,758 Population

Columbia City

• Town in Indiana
• 32

Current Resident: Columbia City, Indiana is a small town community. This is a place to raise a family and feel safe. This city offers a small variety of family oriented activities, allowing everyone to socialize and become familiar with one another. I would highly recommend families to move to this region.
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• B+

• B

• 9,324 Population

Bluffton

• Town in Indiana
• 20

Works Here: A very friendly place to live! This is the place where neighbors gather on the streets and talk. The schools are all great and its very safe town overall. The City has a lot to offer The River Greenway is great, State Park, Numerous walking and bike trails, along with an amazing parks department. Events along the river for all ages! A Place where you will enjoy living!
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• B+

• B

• 9,702 Population

Leo-Cedarville

• Town in Indiana
• 5

Niche User: The small town of Leo Indiana looks like nothing special. If you were to drive in any direction for 5 minutes you would seem to be in the middle of nowhere. However, the things that make Leo so great are the people, the community, and the small-town feeling. This is by far the best community to raise children in because the school systems are great, the athletic and extra-curricular opportunities are enormous, and it is a relatively safe and conservative community. I would most definitely live here if I had to start all over again. I cannot imagine a better place to raise kids with proper morals, manners, respect, and intellect. You can see the connection that the town has when they all gather into a far-too-small football stadium to cheer on our local high school and when they bundle up to go out and watch out basketball games. This community is a great base for support for any event.Recently they have added a number of parks and attractions to create more fun opportunities to bond with fellow community members and I predict more things like that to come in the near future. One goal of mine is actually to buy a building in the "center" of Leo and build a small ice-cream parlor to serve the community. Leo is where I grew up, and it is definitely the place I would like to end.
Read 5 Reviews

• B+

• B+

• 3,721 Population

Ossian

• Town in Indiana
• 3

Current Resident: Ossian is a small town community located in Wells, County, Indiana, with small town values. Northern Wells Community Schools is an excellent school system. There isnt much to do in the town, Bluffton is 7 miles or so away, and Fort Wayne is within 20 minutes.
Read 3 Reviews

• B

• B

• 3,770 Population

Decatur

• Town in Indiana
• 10

Current Resident: I love this town! It is small, but not too small. There is a lot to do here, including a movie theater, coffee shops, a walmart, and many different churches. The community is very nice and friendly.
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• B

• B-

• 9,384 Population

Huntington

• Town in Indiana
• 37

Current Resident: I'm not from Huntington, IN. I moved here in 2000 when I got engaged. I have now been here for seventeen years and I don't see myself moving any time soon. Huntington is a big small town. It provides nice restaurants, a movie theater and drive in theater, places to shop for just about everything, and even a Christian college! If you can't find it in Huntington, you have a short thirty to forty-five minute drive to Fort Wayne to give you a better variety. The schools have average to above average ratings. I know my daughter enjoys her school and teachers. In all, I would give Huntington four out of five stars over all.
Read 37 Reviews

• B

• B-

• 17,340 Population

Grabill

• Town in Indiana
• 1

Current Resident: I love my little town. Everyone is friendly and knows each other. We have a unique, small town feel while still being within an easy drive of Fort Wayne, New Haven, and Auburn.
Read 1 Review

• B

• B+

• 1,448 Population

Kendallville

• Town in Indiana
• 32

Nearby Resident: My experience in kendalville was rather well spent. The economy there is booming. The industrial as well as the service industry is booming. The scenery there is beautiful. With moe lakefront footage than any other place in the state. The treatment and counseling of the mental health environment is exemplary.
The only drawback or disadvantage is that the drug addiction ratio of the population is overwhelming. Which is hard to imagine, taking into account how many jobs that require drug tests.
I pay attention to things of that nature because, that is the field i am in.
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• B

• B

• 9,980 Population

Garrett

• Town in Indiana
• 18

Current Resident: Garrett is a place I call my hometown. The school is what is at the center of the community... as what all small towns typically are! For being a public school, it's the best in Northeast Indiana, in my opinion. Safety in Garrett is great! The law enforcement officers are typically friendly (unless you're dumb and think you can outsmart a cop), but often stay in their cars and do not interact with the community. The city is family friendly, often having parades and 3 parks and a very nice library. The housing market is cheap and you can buy a fixer-upper for a very nice price if you're willing to invest a little time and money to make it a little more livable. Job opportunities are quite available because travel time to Fort Wayne is less than a half hour or Auburn is five minutes away as well.
Garrett is a great place to raise a family and live comfortably, and again, I have lived in many towns but I am glad to call this one my own!
Read 18 Reviews

• B

• B-

• 6,620 Population

New Haven

• Town in Indiana
• 35

Current Resident: I have enjoyed living in the city of New Haven since my freshman year of college. It has provided my family and I with safety and respect. The lack of violence and crimes committed in the New Haven area was a large incentive for our move, and I am happy to say that we made the right choice. However, I would enjoy if there were more restaurants and business implemented into the are because it lacks the true "city" feel even though it is considered a suburb of Fort Wayne. Overall, very family-friendly place to lay down roots and live life.
Read 35 Reviews

• B-

• C+

• 15,677 Population

Aboite Township

• Town in Indiana
• 15

Niche User: There has been a little bit more increased crime, but that's because of all the people moving in. There is alot of development coming in and a great school system, Southwest Allen County. The Houses are going up in value as is the population of my area. The new development means new jobs.
Read 15 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 36,966 Population

Perry Township

• Town in Indiana
• 20

Niche User: While Fort Wayne, Indiana wouldn't necessarily be considered a hub of many activities, it makes up for it with the overall atmosphere. People there are generally very kind, respectful, and friendly. It is also a very religious area with a larger concentration of churches both denominational and non-denominational than many other areas I have lived. It is constantly growing with new subdivisions springing up overnight and a very active economy. Overall it is a great place to live!
Read 20 Reviews

• A

• A

• 30,100 Population

Lafayette Township

• Town in Indiana
• 3

Niche User: The area I live in is very free and open. The best part is the lack of noise and hustle and bustle that is associated with city life. However, the roads are getting bigger and buildings are being built close by, but they are still out of the way to let me enjoy a peaceful lifestyle.
Read 3 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 3,423 Population

Cedar Creek Township

• Town in Indiana
• 17

Niche User: I absolutely love the community I live in. It has an atmosphere that felt like home the day I moved in. If I could choose again where I would live, I would pick the same exact house in a heartbeat. It has been a joy to see the neighborhood and community around me develop over the last several months. Around my house there is a new hospital and several businesses that are playing a role in creating an upcoming area for people who live in Fort Wayne. I cannot wait to be part of the development and growth of my area as my family gets more established in the community. I am passionate about getting involved in the growth that is helping build the community. Over the next year I plan to do this by teaching in the neighborhood school when I graduate. I want to teach in this school to build a deeper level of community in the neighborhood and with the students who live there. It is crucial that teachers are part of the bigger community that students belong to. Teacher involvement in the community is a valuable asset to the development and growth of students. When teachers are involved in the lives of their students outside of school, academics are positively impacted. This growing area has been a total blessing to my family. Living in one of the more expensive areas in Fort Wayne can be a financial burden at times; however, I wouldn't change living there for anything.
Read 17 Reviews

• A-

• B+

• 12,969 Population

Lake Township

• Town in Indiana
• 1

Niche User: I just moved here from Florida a year ago. Living in the Midwest is a new experience. The people are friendly. I see that the area puts much effort into things to do, restoration of Downtown, job placements, and Indiana has its own program for health insurance. Coming from a tourist/ retirement area, it is nice to see this area trying to keep people here. There is much pride for this area.
Read 1 Review

• A-

• A

• 2,657 Population

Eel River Township

• Town in Indiana
• 8

Niche User: I do plan on moving, however, I love living out in the country as well as not being surrounded by other neighbors all of the time. Also, I enjoy the nice weather, but hate the snow.
Read 8 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 3,728 Population

St. Joseph Township

• Town in Indiana
• 5

Niche User: This isn't a bad area to live in, there are plenty of places to eat, relax, social events to attend... It's just not an area I'm really excited about. I prefer a warmer climate and less harsher of a winter. I realize the city cannot control those things, so that is why I rated this a an "It's great". Fort Wayne has many sports teams: baseball, hockey and basketball. The stadiums are fun to visit and pretty affordable. The city crime rate isn't horrible, I feel safe here. I feel that my family is safe here. The city itself is a pretty clean and friendly environment. I have seen a lot of development downtown and think this is the key to a growing successful community. My hopes are that the river walk will happen and develop. I think that will increase the spring, summer and fall activities.
Read 5 Reviews

• A-

• C+

• 74,468 Population

Roanoke

• Town in Indiana
• 2

Current Resident: Loved the small town vibe! Hated the close mindedness. I'm just a liberal and this town is a little too small and Trump-y for me. Corn outnumbers people. But boutiques and main street shops are adorable.
Read 2 Reviews

• B+

• B-

• 1,754 Population

Jackson Township

• Town in Indiana
• 7

Niche User: My town is a place in which I could live forever. I love the town. There is a winery nearby that always has bands performing and food trucks selling food. There are many nice local businesses, "mom and pop shops", and antique stores around that are fun to shop at. The elementary school in town gets a very high rating by the state of Indiana. The parks are beautiful, and crime and vandalism are very low. The community is very diverse, with people of all ages living there. The little town is in close proximity to a larger town that is useful for larger scale shopping and events. There are festivals and "demolition derbies" every year, along with fresh farmer's markets weekly. In all, Roanoke, IN is one of the best small towns I have ever been to and I can't imagine living anywhere else.
Read 7 Reviews

• B+

• B-

• 3,995 Population

Wayne Township

• Town in Indiana
• 6

Niche User: There hasn't been much trouble besides a neighbor getting broken into
Read 6 Reviews

• B+

• C

• 106,481 Population

Washington Township

• Town in Indiana
• 2

• B+

• C

• 37,095 Population

Columbia Township

• Town in Indiana
• 7

Niche User: Columbia City, Indiana is a small farm town. The people are generally kind and helpful. This small town has a lot of love in it. There are Farmer markets all summer and our 4H fair is full of many event. We have a Old settlers day Festival and the Indians have the best POW WOW here in late summer. Our city is also a Lake city for we have many lakes you can attend and we also so have a state park here. Our city also has a great park with a splash pad for the children. Our schools are good schools and they offer free lunches to the kids all summer. Our city feels like your apart of one big family someone is always available to help. And we have some very good restaurants that serve good old fashion food like grandma use to fix and they offer todays foods also. If I had it to do all over again Why yes I would live here because I feel safe and loved here. We could use a few more franchises and stores but we survive with what we have. We have a great police and fire department and a great library that offers so much to the city. What I see for the future is a growing community and always a Farming and Lake community. Come see what we have to offer I guarantee you'll have a great time her in Columbia City. We welcome you with open arms and high sprits. And great wine!!!!
Read 7 Reviews

• B+

• B

• 11,138 Population