How many renters in Fort Wayne, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.8% (±2.6 points) of renting households in Fort Wayne, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.8% (±2.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.6% (±2.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.5% (±1.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Wayne
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Wayne | Allen County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.0% (±1.6 points) | 14.6% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.1% (±1.8 points) | 15.3% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±1.6 points) | 13.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±1.2 points) | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±1.4 points) | 8.9% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.6% (±2.2 points) | 37.5% | 38.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Fort Wayne against Allen County, its state and the nation
| Fort Wayne | Allen County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.8% (±2.6 points) | 46.4% (±2.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.6% (±2.2 points) | 37.5% (±2.0 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.5% (±1.0 points) | 28.3% (±0.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,348 (±$1,942) | $43,178 (±$2,170) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $999 (±$17) | $1,021 (±$18) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fort Wayne, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Allen County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Allen County, Fort Wayne ranks 9 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 555 of 1,492.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Fort Wayne
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | — | 46.8% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Wayne Township (Allen County) | 2.8 mi | 48.2% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Allen County) | 3.8 mi | 39.0% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| St. Joseph Township | 5.6 mi | 50.6% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Allen County) | 5.7 mi | 53.3% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Haven | 6.7 mi | 52.4% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aboite Township | 7.8 mi | 36.0% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Lake Township (Allen County) | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±65.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntertown | 9.0 mi | 58.3% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Allen County), IN (39.0%), Aboite Township, IN (36.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Huntertown | 58.3% (±31.9 points) |
| 4 | Grabill | 57.2% (±44.4 points) |
| 5 | Adams Township (Allen County) | 53.3% (±6.9 points) |
| 6 | New Haven | 52.4% (±12.0 points) |
| 7 | St. Joseph Township | 50.6% (±6.5 points) |
| 8 | Wayne Township (Allen County) | 48.2% (±3.5 points) |
| 9 | Fort Wayne | 46.8% (±2.6 points) |
| 10 | Springfield Township (Allen County) | 46.6% (±35.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Perry Township (Allen County) | 39.0% (±10.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Washington Township (Allen County) | 39.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 13 | Monroeville | 38.6% (±30.4 points) |
| 14 | Harlan | 38.0% (±39.1 points) |
| 15 | Monroe Township (Allen County) | 37.3% (±29.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Allen County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Wayne
Are renters in Fort Wayne rent-burdened?
46.8% of renting households in Fort Wayne pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Fort Wayne spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Wayne, IN spends 28.5% (±1.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Wayne city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Wayne city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Wayne city, Indiana
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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