Fort Wayne, IN metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · IN · score computed October 2026
What is Fort Wayne, IN metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is Fort Wayne, IN metro area in its market cycle?
Fort Wayne, IN metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Fort Wayne, IN metro area?
Metro-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Fort Wayne, IN metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $271K | ▲ +6.9% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 20 days | ▼ -28.6% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.0 | ▼ -9.1% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 1,104 | ▼ -9.8% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 545 | ▼ -0.9% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $152 | ▲ +3% | Redfin |
How has Fort Wayne, IN metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne, IN metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Fort Wayne, IN metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 64 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Fort Wayne, IN metro area?
The median sale price in Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $271K, having risen 6.9% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Fort Wayne, IN metro area?
Fort Wayne, IN metro area scores 60 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Fort Wayne, IN metro area's Alpha Score?
Fort Wayne, IN metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (91/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (47/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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