Fort Wayne, Indiana is a great place to live, work and raise a family. With its affordability, great schools, low crime rate and friendly people, it's no wonder more and more people are calling it home. The largest city in Indiana is located in Allen County, locates in the northeastern corner of the state. The city is located in close proximity to Chicago, Columbus, Indianapolis and other major cities in the Midwest.

One of Fort Wayne's attractions is its affordability. The city ranked sixth in the nation in affordability according to an analysis done by WalletHub. This study used available mortgage data to compare median home prices with median household income. The median home price for Fort Wayne is substantially lower than more expensive cities across the United States.

Another benefit of living in Fort Wayne is the low crime rate. The city's overall crime rate dropped in 2017 compared to 2016. The violent crime rate is also lower than the national average, with a rate of 3.50 crimes per 1,000 residents— compared to the United States median rate of 4.49 crimes per 1,000 people.

With more than 30 public and private schools, families will be able to choose the best school options for their children. Fort Wayne Community Schools is the largest school district in the city and includes 28 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 6 secondary schools and 4 special schools.

In addition to educational opportunities, Fort Wayne has many attractions and entertainment options. Families can explore the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory which features gardens, ponds and walking trails. For the sport lovers, Fort Wayne is home to the Fort Wayne Komets (hockey), Fort Wayne Tincaps (baseball) and Mad Ants (basketball). There are also numerous museums, parks, libraries and art galleries to explore.

All in all, 46806 is a great area to call home due to its affordability, educational opportunities, low crime rate and entertainment options. What more could one ask for?

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