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Fort Wayne, IN

Aggregated across 16 ZIP codes in Fort Wayne.

Population: 336,182 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fort Wayne, IN is $235,936 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $251,336 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,312/month. 77 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inland flooding, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,936

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$235,936
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.5%
5-year appreciation
+34.7%
10-year appreciation
+133.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2025)
$236,481
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$251,336
Median list price
$255,442
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+4.0%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,375
For-sale inventory
1,097
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
818
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
481

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,312/mo
1-year rent change
+5.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,025/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,026/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,248/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,534/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,679/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
77
Elementary schools
48
Middle schools
16
High schools
11
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Smith Academy for Excellence, Fort Wayne Community Schools, MSD Southwest Allen County Schls
Schools include
Smith Academy for Excellence, Anthis Career Center, Lindley Elementary School, Portage Middle School, Washington Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,591
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Wayne Reduction Dump (1.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.1°F
Average high
60.5°F
Average low
41.8°F
Annual precipitation
39.9 in
Annual snowfall
27.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
219
Days with Moderate air quality
143
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-30,904
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,896
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,502

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
17
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC, MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN HOSPITAL OF INDIANA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
26
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+111 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
45.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,496
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
75.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
181,044
Average weekly wage
$1,215
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,388

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Fort WayneState medianUS median
Typical home value$235,936$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$251,336$238,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,312/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,496$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fort Wayne, IN?
$235,936.
What is the median sale price in Fort Wayne, IN?
$251,336.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort Wayne, IN?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Fort Wayne, IN?
Typical rent: $1,312/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort Wayne, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is Fort Wayne, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,591 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort Wayne, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort Wayne, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort Wayne, IN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fort Wayne Reduction Dump, 1.2 mi.
How many schools serve Fort Wayne, IN?
77 schools (48 elementary, 16 middle, 11 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fort Wayne, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fort Wayne, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort Wayne, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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