City Intelligence

Fort Wayne, IN

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Fort Wayne. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+

Population

58,228

Median Home

$201K

Median Income

$75K

Zip Codes Covered

2

With a population of 58,228, Fort Wayne is a mid-sized IN city. Median household income is $75K with homes valued around $201K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Fort Wayne, IN. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$201K

Vacancy Rate

5.0%

Owner-Occupied

64%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Fort Wayne, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

46825

Area Stats

Pop: 29,183

Home Value: $180K

46804

Area Stats

Pop: 29,045

Home Value: $223K

Fort Wayne Area Map

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Schools Near Fort Wayne

Schools in and around Fort Wayne, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (14)

Bloomingdale Elementary School

Bunche Elementary School

Forest Park Elementary School

Francis M Price Elementary School

Franke Park Elementary School

Harrison Hill Elementary School

Indian Village Elementary School

John S Irwin Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary School

Lindley Elementary School

Mabel K Holland Elementary School

Merle J Abbett Elementary School

Northcrest Elementary School

Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch

Middle Schools (4)

Anthis Career Center

Kekionga Middle School

Northwood Middle School

Smith Academy for Excellence

High Schools (2)

North Side High School

Northrop High School

Private Schools (20)

ABOITE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL

BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL

EMMANUEL-ST MICHAEL SCHOOL

EMMAUS LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

EMMAUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN SCHOOL

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOOL

LUTHERAN SOUTH UNITY SCHOOL

MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD CATHOLIC SCHOOL

QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL

REDEEMER CLASSICAL SCHOOL

SOUTHWEST MONTESSORI ACADEMY

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST

ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ST JUDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL

SUBURBAN BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Fort Wayne stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Fort Wayne and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.