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Fort Wayne, Indiana · ZIP 46815

Fort Wayne — ZIP 46815

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Fort Wayne (46815) scores 52/100 — Fair for Fort Wayne. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $251K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency36%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$251K
Median rent$1,546/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$251K

Median Rent

$1,546/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,839

Violent Crime

879

Property Crime

5,960

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Allen County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Fred H Croninger Elementary SchoolKG–05619
78%
76%
Glenwood Park Elementary SchoolKG–05532
50%
47%
Blackhawk Middle School06–08814
39%
36%
J Wilbur Haley Elementary SchoolPK–05583
28%
23%
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School01–08600
26%
32%
R Nelson Snider High School09–121,927
24%
43%
Lane Middle School06–08644
10%
18%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

26,811

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

37.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46815 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 46815 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 46815 is approximately $251K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 46815 in Fort Wayne has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.