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What are the crime rate and median income in Fort Wayne, IN?
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Fort Wayne, close to the rate across Indiana (2.5). Median household income is $61,422 and the median home value is $188,900. Population: about 268,589 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne police recorded 757 violent crimes in 2025, or 2.7 for every 1,000 residents. That is close to the Indiana rate (2.5), and 16% lower than the national rate (3.3). 32 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 5,095 property crimes, a rate of 18.5 per 1,000. Violent crimes rose 7% between 2021 and 2025 (706 to 757).
| Offense (2025) | Fort Wayne count | Per 1,000 | Indiana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 757 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 32 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 135 | 0.49 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 138 | 0.50 | 0.24 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 452 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 5,095 | 18.5 | 10.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 494 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 4,133 | 15.0 | 7.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 468 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Fort Wayne changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 706 | 6,159 | 43 |
| 2022 | 701 | 6,408 | 20 |
| 2023 | 732 | 6,361 | 26 |
| 2024 | 839 | 6,050 | 31 |
| 2025 | 757 | 5,095 | 32 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Fort Wayne Police Department's own reports.
How does Fort Wayne compare with Indiana?
Fort Wayne's median household earns $61,422 a year, 15% lower than the state figure ($71,957). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $188,900, and half of renters pay more than $999 a month. About 268,589 people live on 112 square miles of land, roughly 2,403 per square mile. The city lies in Allen County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Fort Wayne | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 268,589 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $61,422 | $71,957 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,900 | $218,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $999 | $1,062 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% | 29.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 61.9% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.0 | 38.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Fort Wayne?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Fort Wayne: Fort Wayne Reduction Dump. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Fort Wayne has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 1 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Kekionga Lake Dam (22 ft) and Covington Lake Dam (13 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Allen County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Fort Wayne?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 6 highway work zones in Fort Wayne city limits (4 active that day). Where crews are working: IN 930 and US 27. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Fort Wayne?
Federal school lists place 57 public and 30 private schools within Fort Wayne. 21 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Chain O' Lakes State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Fort Wayne
Gun shops
14 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Fort Wayne city limits, plus 10 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #393 (Fort Wayne), Ao Outdoors (Fort Wayne), Cash America Pawn (2 in Fort Wayne), Deschain Arms (Fort Wayne), Dunham's Sports #9207 (Fort Wayne), Earth Adventures Unlimited INC (Fort Wayne), Jjs Antiques & Auction Gallery (Fort Wayne), Levs Pawn Shop (Fort Wayne) and 5 more.
Liquor stores
36 liquor stores are on the map inside the Fort Wayne city limits: Barrel Proof Liquors (Fort Wayne), Bellmont Beverage;Belmont Liquer Store, Belmont Beverage (3 locations), Belmont Beverage (11 in Fort Wayne), belmont beverage (Fort Wayne), Belmont Beverage Stores (Fort Wayne), Blue Bottle Shop (Fort Wayne), Cap n Cork (Fort Wayne) and 16 more. Indiana has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Fort Wayne city limits: Planned Parenthood (Fort Wayne).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Fort Wayne?
In 2025, Fort Wayne had 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (757 reported), close to the Indiana rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 18.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Fort Wayne?
$61,422 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,957 for Indiana.
How much do homes cost in Fort Wayne?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $188,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $218,200 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Fort Wayne?
Allen County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Elkhart, IN (60 mi) · Muncie, IN (63 mi) · Mishawaka, IN (67 mi) · Kokomo, IN (67 mi) · South Bend, IN (71 mi) · Anderson, IN (75 mi)
More: Indiana statewide numbers · county page: Allen County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Fort Wayne city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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