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Fort Wayne, IN

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Hoosier hospitality in the heart of the Midwest

Suburban Affordable Family-Friendly Historic Convenient

Situated in the heart of the Midwest, Fort Wayne is a nearly equal distance from Chicago, Detroit, and Cincinnati. Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne is a delightful mix of metropolitan amenities and small-town quirks. The cultural scene in Fort Wayne is thriving, with exceptional performances at the Embassy Theatre, extensive exhibits at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, and the many offerings of the renowned Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo.

Fort Wayne brings the community together for a bevy of special events, including BuskerFest, Johnny Appleseed Festival, and the Three Rivers Festival. Fort Wayne residents also congregate for a variety of athletic events, but especially for Tin Caps home games at Parkview Field.

Ample green space, trails, and parkland provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation in Fort Wayne in addition to the Maumee, Saint Marys, and Saint Joseph Rivers, which all converge in the city. Indoor fun abounds at vibrant shopping centers such as Glenbrook Square, Northcrest Shopping Center, Jefferson Pointe, and Apple Glen Crossing. Commuting and traveling from Fort Wayne is simple with quick access to I-69, I-469, and Fort Wayne International Airport.

Explore the City

The impressive Allen County Courthouse is a historic landmark completed in 1902

The historic Fort Wayne Cathedral was built in 1860

Lakeside Park & Rose Garden features more than 150 varieties of roses and more than 2,000 plants

Headwaters Park includes an impressive fountain, bike paths, and an ice-skating rink

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $779 for a studio, $934 for one bedroom, $1,197 for two bedrooms, and $1,480 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Wayne has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$934/month
678 Sq Ft
House
$1,496/month
961 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,124/month
593 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,398/month
368 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cedarville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

789 Students

10
out of 10

Aboite Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

470 Students

8
out of 10

Mabel K Holland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

489 Students

7
out of 10

Oak View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

453 Students

7
out of 10

Deer Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

437 Students

7
out of 10

Maple Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

957 Students

7
out of 10

Woodside Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,003 Students

5
out of 10

Carroll Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

994 Students

5
out of 10

Summit Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

866 Students

5
out of 10

Blackhawk Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

797 Students

5
out of 10

Carroll High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,554 Students

9
out of 10

Homestead Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,470 Students

8
out of 10

East Allen University

Public

Grades 9-12

302 Students

8
out of 10

R Nelson Snider High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,899 Students

5
out of 10

Northrop High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,136 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
  • Science Central
  • Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
  • E.C. Schouweller Planetarium
  • Fox Island County Park

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Airports

  • Fort Wayne International

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Living in Fort Wayne

Restaurants

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Fort Wayne is a rich melting pot of various cultures and ethnicities for a city its size. This diversity is reflected in the many fantastic dining opportunities available in the city. A sizable Asian population provides an abundance of Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Korean cuisine. A chef will prepare your dinner in front of you at Takaoka of Japan. Takaoka is one of many great family style restaurants owned by the Don Hall family. If you're looking for authentic Italian, the Italian Connection on Taylor Street features made from scratch dishes prepared by an Italian chef who occasionally comes out of the kitchen to sing Sinatra for his guests. Chappell's Coral Grill provides mouth-watering seafood in an elegant atmosphere. Across the street on Jefferson Blvd, Chops Steak and Seafood serves up great steaks and a famous house salad. For more casual dining you shouldn't miss Fort Wayne's Coney Island. This vintage restaurant opened in 1914 and serves the famous Coney Dog on a steamed bun along with burgers, chili, and coke from little glass bottles.

Parks

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The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is consistently rated among the best children's zoos in the Midwest. Feature attractions include lions, tigers, and wild orangutans. The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory features a gorgeous tropical garden, a beautiful desert and a variety of seasonal displays in downtown Fort Wayne. Within walking distance of the conservatory is the historic Embassy Theater, the Grand Wayne Center, and Parkview Field Baseball Stadium. The Fort Wayne library offers extensive genealogical databases and a variety of activities for children. Every year in July, Fort Wayne hosts the Three Rivers Festival, one of the largest, most diverse festivals in northern Indiana. For nine days the festival features a giant midway, musical entertainment, a craft fair, a food alley and fireworks. The festival even sponsors contests such as a waiter and waitress contest, a bed race and a raft race.

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