Fort Wayne home values
Fort Wayne at a glance
- Zillow’s Home Value Index puts the typical home at $253,100 (Aug 2026), +2.6% over the past 12 months and +32% over five years.
- The Census median home value in Fort Wayne is about $195,100 — 22% below Indiana overall and 43% below the U.S. median.
- Median household income is about $74,200; median rent about $1,044/month.
- Neighborhood values range from $79K to $383K across 9 distinct ZIP codes.
Fort Wayne home value trend
Over the 12 months to Aug 2026, typical home values in Fort Wayne rose 2.6%, to about $253,100. That is 0.9 percentage points faster than Indiana (+1.6%). Values are at or near their highest level on record in this series. Over five years the typical home gained $61,700 in value (+32%).
Year-by-year values
| Month | Typical value | Change vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $253,100 | +2.6% |
| Aug 2025 | $246,800 | +2.1% |
| Aug 2024 | $241,600 | +6.4% |
| Aug 2023 | $227,000 | +6.0% |
| Aug 2022 | $214,100 | +11.9% |
| Aug 2021 | $191,400 | +19.3% |
| Aug 2020 | $160,400 | +7.6% |
| Aug 2019 | $149,100 | +9.4% |
| Aug 2018 | $136,200 | +9.1% |
| Aug 2017 | $124,900 | +7.9% |
| Aug 2016 | $115,800 | — |
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), typical value of mid-tier homes, smoothed & seasonally adjusted. Areas with several ZIPs: population-weighted.
About Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is a city in Allen County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. Located in northeastern Indiana, the city is 18 miles (29 km) west of the Ohio border and 50 miles (80 km) south of the Michigan border. The city's population was 263,886 at the 2020 census, making it the 2nd-most populous city in Indiana after Indianapolis, and the 82nd-most populous city in the U.S. The Fort Wayne metropolitan area, consisting of Allen, Wells and Whitley counties, has an estimated population of 463,000. Fort Wayne is the cultural and economic center of northeastern Indiana.
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Fort Wayne home value score
from local value, rent & income
In Fort Wayne (10 ZIPs), rents are moderate relative to prices, and homes are affordable against local incomes.
How the Value Score is built
Computed figures
A transparent value snapshot — computed from U.S. Census ACS (2023) for Fort Wayne (10 ZIPs): home value, gross rent and household income. It is not a market-timing or appreciation forecast.
Fort Wayne neighborhoods compared
| Name | Home value | 1-yr | Income | Rent | Price / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboite | $383K | +2.9% | $143K | $1,249 | 2.7× |
| Blackhawk ZIP 46815 · shared | $187K | +3.8% | $67K | $942 | 2.8× |
| Bloomingdale ZIP 46808 · shared | $128K | +1.2% | $54K | $939 | 2.4× |
| Downtown ZIP 46803 · shared | $79K | +4.0% | $32K | $878 | 2.5× |
| East Central ZIP 46803 · shared | $79K | +4.0% | $32K | $878 | 2.5× |
| Foster Park ZIP 46807 · shared | $134K | −0.3% | $56K | $970 | 2.4× |
| Georgetown ZIP 46815 · shared | $187K | +3.8% | $67K | $942 | 2.8× |
| Hoagland Masterson city data | $132K | −0.6% | $41K | $880 | 3.2× |
| Illsley Place city data | $132K | −0.6% | $41K | $880 | 3.2× |
| Indian Village ZIP 46809 · shared | $123K | +6.0% | $54K | $804 | 2.3× |
| Memorial Park ZIP 46803 · shared | $79K | +4.0% | $32K | $878 | 2.5× |
| Nebraska ZIP 46808 · shared | $128K | +1.2% | $54K | $939 | 2.4× |
| North Anthony | $131K | +2.1% | $50K | $858 | 2.6× |
| Perry ZIP 46808 · shared | $128K | +1.2% | $54K | $939 | 2.4× |
| Pettit-Rudisill city data | $132K | −0.6% | $41K | $880 | 3.2× |
| Pine Valley | $314K | +3.0% | $116K | $1,398 | 2.7× |
| Snider High area city data | $132K | −0.6% | $41K | $880 | 3.2× |
| Southwood Park ZIP 46807 · shared | $134K | −0.3% | $56K | $970 | 2.4× |
| St. Joe | $194K | +3.2% | $76K | $1,101 | 2.6× |
| Waynedale ZIP 46809 · shared | $123K | +6.0% | $54K | $804 | 2.3× |
| West Central city data | $132K | −0.6% | $41K | $880 | 3.2× |
| Williams-Woodland Park city data | $132K | −0.6% | $41K | $880 | 3.2× |
Home value, income and rent: Census ACS medians; 1-yr: Zillow ZHVI change over 12 months. Tap a column heading to sort.
Fort Wayne vs Indiana and the U.S.
| Fort Wayne | Indiana | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical value (Zillow, Aug 2026) | $253,100 | $298,000 | — |
| 1-year change | +2.6% | +1.6% | — |
| 5-year change | +32% | +25% | — |
| Median home value (Census) | $195,100 | $251,400 | $340,200 |
| Median household income | $74,200 | $80,700 | $78,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,044/mo | $1,177/mo | $1,406/mo |
| Price-to-income ratio | 2.6× | 3.1× | 4.3× |
| Gross rental yield | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Rent as share of income | 17% | 18% | 21% |
| Mortgage payment* | $987/mo | $1,271/mo | $1,720/mo |
Census figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates; areas spanning several ZIPs use population-weighted averages of ZIP medians, and city/state columns cover the ZIPs of the places listed on this site. Zillow: ZHVI. *Principal & interest on the Census median value, 20% down, 6.5% fixed, 30 years.
What it costs to buy a home in Fort Wayne
At today’s typical value of $253,100 (Zillow, Aug 2026), a buyer putting 20% down ($50,620) and financing the rest at 6.5% over 30 years would pay about $1,280 a month in principal and interest — 21% of the median household income here. That sits within the common 28% guideline, so the typical home is within reach of a typical local household. The median rent is $1,044/month, so owning costs roughly 23% more per month than renting, before taxes, insurance and upkeep — the trade-off is building equity.
Estimate only: excludes property tax, insurance, HOA and PMI, which vary by property. Incomes and rents are the latest Census (ACS 2023) figures. Run your own numbers in the estimator below.
What this means for buyers, sellers and investors in Fort Wayne
Buyers
Homes cost about 2.6× the local median income — affordable by national standards, so first-time buyers have a realistic path in.
Sellers
Values are up 2.6% on the year, so recent sales support your price — and get a home-specific estimate: condition and size move the number more than the area average.
Investors
A gross rental yield of 6.4% is middling — returns depend on buying below the typical price or adding value.
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About this data
Data last updated: September 2026.
Current values and trends use the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) — the typical value of mid-tier homes, smoothed and seasonally adjusted — through Aug 2026. It is refreshed monthly.
Median values, incomes, rents, housing stock and commutes come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates at ZIP Code Tabulation Area level. City and state figures are population-weighted averages of their ZIPs.
The Value Score (0–10) blends gross rental yield and price-to-income affordability. It is a value snapshot, not a forecast.
Mortgage figures assume 20% down and a 6.5% fixed 30-year loan, principal and interest only.
These are area-level statistics, not an appraisal of any individual property, and not financial advice.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS · Zillow ZHVI.