Fort Wayne Metro Area, IN
Living in the Fort Wayne Metro Area
Bikeability16
Walkability18
Commute74
Public Transit16
Affordability91
Public Safety63
Airports17
Hospitals60
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
406kPopulation-5.8k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
28%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black10%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$131kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$618Median Monthly Rent+$109 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Fort Wayne Metro Area
United States45
Indiana52
Property Crime in the Fort Wayne Metro Area
United States48
Indiana47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump58%
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 the Fort Wayne Metro Area
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado15
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Wayne Metro Area, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Wayne Metro Area, IN
Cornerstone Daycare Learning Center
3 miles, NE
New Heights Baptist Academy
4 miles, NE
Horizon Christian Academy
4 miles, E
Canterbury School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Wayne Metro Area, IN
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
3 miles, SE
Purdue University Fort Wayne
6 miles, E
Indiana Institute of Technology
6 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Wayne Metro Area, IN
Airports
Airports near Fort Wayne Metro Area, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
9 miles, S
South Bend International Airport
70 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
79 miles, N
Toledo Express Airport
80 miles, NE