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Fort Wayne, Indiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Fort Wayne, IN (Allen County) — Census median home value $169,700, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Fort Wayne houses and the broader area.
Fort Wayne, IN is in Allen County, Indiana — this guide covers houses in Fort Wayne and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 266,235, with a median household income of $60,293. Census data puts Fort Wayne houses at a median value of $169,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Allen County's current median listing price runs $327,450, roughly flat over the past year.
Market overview
Fort Wayne housing market
Fort Wayne is in Allen County, Indiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Fort Wayne and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$169,700
Population (Census ACS)
266,235
Median household income
$60,293
County price trend (2025)
3.65% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Fort Wayne market snapshot
Population
266,235
Median Household Income
$60,293
Median Home Value (city)
$169,700
Median Listing Price (Allen County)
$327,450
Median Gross Rent
$959/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.0%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fort Wayne's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $169,700. Separately, Allen County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $327,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Allen County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.65% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Fort Wayne has an estimated population of 266,235 and a median household income of $60,293, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Fort Wayne's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Fort Wayne Community Schools — 50 schools, 28,612 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Allen addresses may be served by Fort Wayne Community Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Fort Wayne FAQ
What are houses worth in Fort Wayne, IN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Fort Wayne at $169,700. Allen County's current median listing price runs $327,450, roughly flat over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Fort Wayne, IN?
For owner-occupied houses in Fort Wayne, Census ACS data shows a median value of $169,700. Active listing prices in Allen County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Fort Wayne, IN?
Fort Wayne houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Allen County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Fort Wayne, IN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fort Wayne's population at approximately 266,235.
What's the median rent in Fort Wayne, IN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Fort Wayne at approximately $959 per month.
What is the median household income in Fort Wayne, IN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Fort Wayne at approximately $60,293.
Is the Fort Wayne housing market growing?
Allen County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.65% annual change in 2025.
Is Fort Wayne, IN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Fort Wayne's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Fort Wayne, IN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Fort Wayne Community Schools for many Fort Wayne addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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