Fort Wayne, IN
Population 266,235 · Fort Wayne, IN MSA. Moving to or from Fort Wayne? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
266,235
Cost of living (RPP)
92.572
Annual avg temp
51°F
Typical home
$242,385
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $60,293 |
| Median age | 35 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $169,700 |
| Median gross rent | $959/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.43 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 92.572 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 86.247, goods 94.318, services 72.277. Source: BEA, Fort Wayne, IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
51°F
January low
18°F
July high
84°F
Annual snow
33.6"
Annual precipitation 39.5". Station: FT WAYNE INTL AP, IN US (8.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$242,385
ZHVI YoY
+2.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,189/mo
ZORI YoY
+4.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Fort Wayne, IN
Total employment (MSA)
221,290
Median wage (annual)
$44,600
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Production Occupations | 26,110 | $44,210 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 25,400 | $40,060 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 23,710 | $37,780 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 19,890 | $35,030 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 19,190 | $28,570 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
South Bend, IN 90 mi · 2h 2m Toledo, OH 101 mi · 2h 8m Dayton, OH 126 mi · 2h 32m Lansing, MI 131 mi · 2h 26m Ann Arbor, MI 145 mi · 2h 53m Grand Rapids, MI 150 mi · 3h 12m Dearborn, MI 154 mi · 3h 12m Cincinnati, OH 155 mi · 3h 22m Chicago, IL 160 mi · 3h 34m Columbus, OH 160 mi · 3h 15m