Here's what it costs to live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $999 per month, while the typical home is valued around $188,900. Households earn a median of $61,422 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 28. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$61,422
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$999
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$188,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$892
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$916
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,113
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,381
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
268,589
Latest estimate
Median Age
35 yrs
Census ACS
28.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
17
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$976
Per month
Avg Home Value
$158,500
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 46774 | — | $932 | $158,000 |
| ZIP 46802 | — | $794 | $108,800 |
| ZIP 46803 | — | $816 | $71,100 |
| ZIP 46804 | — | $1,051 | $222,500 |
| ZIP 46805 | — | $796 | $121,300 |
| ZIP 46806 | — | $887 | $64,000 |
| ZIP 46807 | — | $902 | $121,400 |
| ZIP 46808 | — | $852 | $112,900 |
| ZIP 46809 | — | $772 | $109,000 |
| ZIP 46814 | — | $1,526 | $343,200 |
Showing top 10 of 17 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
26°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
7
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.6%
The cost of living index for Fort Wayne is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Fort Wayne is $999 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Fort Wayne is $61,422 per year.
The median home value in Fort Wayne is $188,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Fort Wayne has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Indiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
