Fort Wayne, IN
Stress
32WATCH
Risk
39MODERATE
7d
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BuyingProceed with caution
Fort Wayne shows some strain. Keep payments under 30% of income. You have negotiating power as the market cools.
SellingMarket is shifting
Moderate correction risk. Price competitively. Overpriced listings are sitting longer.
OwningStay informed
Some indicators elevated but nothing alarming. Home likely holding value.
Score Breakdown
$262K+3.0% YoY
27.2%of listings reduced
46median
1,222-1.0% YoY
$1,666PITI on median
24.8%of income
0.02%
6.66%
3.3%state (BLS)
MidwestBLS regional adjustment
Larger shape = more stress from more sources.
Market Signals
12-MONTH FORECAST
Statistical projection based on historical trends.
12-month price projectionTrend direction, confidence bands, and R-squared fit.
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AFFORDABILITYRenting $382/mo cheaper ($1,284 rent)6.66% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + IN ins. 28% per HUD.
Enter your income for Fort Wayne.
$52,406 on $262,029.3
Affordable — 26.7% of income
Under the 28% guideline.
PITI$1,666
P/I26.7%
Afford$275K
Room+$13K
P&I $1,347Tax $186Ins $133
Home Buying Kit For Dummies (2025)Financing, negotiation, closing
RENT VS BUY
Rent$1,284/mo
Buy (PITI)$1,666/mo
Renting 30% cheaper20% down, 6.66%, 30yr fixed, full PITI
17xFair Value
1 years
051015yr
Extra/mo$382
Equity/yr$14,080
Buying pays off quickly.
Trend
Score HistoryJul 31, 2026
Rising = worse for buyers.
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