West Central, Fort Wayne, IN
Living in West Central
Bikeability68
Walkability67
Commute71
Public Transit60
Affordability100
Public Safety38
Airports16
Hospitals56
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-1.4k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
42%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black14%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Households
Family household42%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income+$2.5k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$58kMedian Home Value-$5.7k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$535Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
25%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Central
United States45
Indiana52
Fort Wayne Metro Area38
Allen County40
Property Crime in West Central
United States48
Indiana47
Fort Wayne Metro Area52
Allen County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 9 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Central
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding53
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Central, Fort Wayne, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Central, Fort Wayne, IN
Emmanuel-St Michael School
0 miles, SW
St Paul's Lutheran School
1 miles, E
St Joseph Catholic School
1 miles, SW
Horizon Christian Academy
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near West Central, Fort Wayne, IN
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
2 miles, NW
Indiana Institute of Technology
2 miles, E
Purdue University Fort Wayne
4 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Central, Fort Wayne, IN
Airports
Airports near West Central, Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
7 miles, S
South Bend International Airport
75 miles, NW
Toledo Express Airport
78 miles, NE
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
83 miles, N