Fort Wayne is a city and the county seat of Allen County in northeastern Indiana. It is named after a U.S. military fort established in 1794 by Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne where the St. Joseph River and St. Marys River join to form the Maumee River.
Fort Wayne is unique - it offers opportunities that you would expect to find only in cities much larger, but still maintains the quality of life that can only be found in a city of its size. Fort Wayne residents enjoy many fine cultural opportunities such as the Fort Wayne Ballet, Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, Civic theater, and more. The level and range of retail activity is higher than would be expected for a city of this size. Glenbrook Square is located here and is the largest regional shopping center in the state of Indiana. In addition, there are many wonderful restaurants where residents can enjoy gourmet dining at its finest, or may choose to dine casually if desired.
Modern Fort Wayne is set in a productive agricultural area, but has always been an important transportation hub. Founded at the confluence of three rivers, the city was the summit of the Wabash-Erie Canal. Fort Wayne also sits at the high point between two Indiana watersheds; hence its nickname, "Summit City."
This city is considered a major medical center for the Tri-State area. We have three major hospitals with special features including a full range cardiac rehabilitation unit, burn treatment unit, renal dialysis center, cancer treatment center and an intensive care nursery. Fort Wayne is also considered to be the gateway to the Northeast Indiana Lake Region. Three hundred beautiful lakes ranging in size from a few acres to 3,800 acres are within a 50 mile radius. Fort Wayne truly offers an abundance of opportunities and a great quality of life.
Current Fort Wayne straddles Interstate 69, and is served by Norfolk Southern, Conrail and CSX rail lines as well as Fort Wayne International Airport and Smith Field regional airport.
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is truly outstanding featuring the African Veldt, Australian Adventure, Indonesian Rain Forest & the Tiger Forest. The National-Award winning Fort Wayne Park System - 80 beautiful public parks covering 1,967 acres, many highlighted with beautiful gardens. Foellinger Outdoor Theater Fort Wayne Memorial Coliseum - seating 10,000 people & home of the Komets professional hockey team & the Fort Wayne Fury basketball team. The Expo Center on the lower level offers 50,000 sq. ft. of exhibit area. Our new baseball stadium houses the Fort Wayne Wizards, an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. The restored Embassy Theater listed in the National Historic Register is host to Broadway productions & international & local talent is located Downtown. The Grand Wayne Convention Center also located in Downtown Fort Wayne has a luxurious hotel and beautifully designed meeting rooms to handle groups to 2,500.
A truly surprising and inspiring city, Fort Wayne is the perfect destination for all types of visitors. Fort Wayne is home to Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, one of the top ten in the U.S.; world-renowned Vera Bradley bags and DeBrand Fine Chocolates; the largest public genealogical collection in America; and world-class arts and theatre.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $100,700
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $116,316; Detached houses: $119,420; Townhouses or other attached units: $131,803; In 2-unit structures: $103,782; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $93,547; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $67,014; Mobile homes: $32,168
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 216,099.
Fort Wayne covers 79.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 781 feet above sea level.
Area code: 260
Climate
Ft. Wayne, IN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 16.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Ft. Wayne is 37.90 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 4.05 Inches.
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ity is considered a major medical center for the Tri-State area. We have three major hospitals with special features including a full range cardiac rehabilitation unit, burn treatment unit, renal dialysis center, cancer treatment center and an intensive care nursery. Fort Wayne is also considered to be the gateway to the Northeast Indiana Lake Region. Three hundred beautiful lakes ranging in size from a few acres to 3,800 acres are within a 50 mile radius. Fort Wayne truly offers an abundance of opportunities and a great quality of life.