The 10 Best Fort Wayne Suburbs To Live In For 2026

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$116,375 median income · $378,065 median home price

Located in Allen County, Indiana

Median income +62% vs IN

$116,375

IN $72k

Median home value +49% vs IN

$378,065

IN $254k

Unemployment -47% vs IN

2.3%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -100% vs IN

0.0%

IN 12.3%

Leo-Cedarville is always mentioned as one of the best suburbs in the Fort Wayne area. We’ll tell you the good about “Awesome Leo-Cedarville.”

Everyone here is rich; families average $116,375 a year, which is the highest in the Fort Wayne region. And only 2.3% are out of work. Homes average more than $378,065 each.

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Ossian is the second best ‘burb we looked at near Fort Wayne for 2026.

It ranks 3rd for incomes in the area and only 4.7% of residents lack insurance, good for 6th best.

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Here in Avilla, it’s really safe, and residents are just about as rich as you’ll see in the Fort Wayne metro area.

The bad side? Schools are more crowded, and the cost of living puts a large part of the city out of reach for most families.

But price is based on demand and a lot of people want to live in Avilla.

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$70,970 median income · $240,073 median home price

Located in Allen County, Indiana

Median income -1% vs IN

$70,970

IN $72k

Median home value -6% vs IN

$240,073

IN $254k

Unemployment +12% vs IN

4.8%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -21% vs IN

9.7%

IN 12.3%

New Haven ranks as the 4th best suburb of Fort Wayne for 2026.

You won’t find many better places to raise your kids in the region than in New Haven and the schools are some of the best around.

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$68,750 median income · $275,151 median home price

Located in DeKalb County, Indiana

Median income -4% vs IN

$68,750

IN $72k

Median home value +8% vs IN

$275,151

IN $254k

Unemployment +37% vs IN

5.9%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -20% vs IN

9.8%

IN 12.3%

Coming in as the fifth best is Auburn.

Auburn gets kudos for having the 3rd most expensive homes in the Fort Wayne area, where houses sell for an average of $275,151. However, the cost of living here is among the highest in the area.

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Albion is proud of its 6th place finish on this list. And here’s why.

Most residents have great jobs and the unemployment rate sits at 2.6%.

According to online reports, Albion is quickly becoming one of the more affluent suburbs in the Fort Wayne area, meaning you need to get in soon.

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$64,179 median income · $187,134 median home price

Located in DeKalb County, Indiana

Median income -11% vs IN

$64,179

IN $72k

Median home value -26% vs IN

$187,134

IN $254k

Unemployment +7% vs IN

4.6%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate +24% vs IN

15.3%

IN 12.3%

The 7th best suburb on our list goes to Garrett.

Garrett schools are some of the best in the region, and crime is really low. The cost of living makes it a lot more desirable for many families, especially first-time home buyers.

And, it’s only 18.3 miles to downtown, which is a good thing.

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$58,646 median income · $229,668 median home price

Located in Adams County, Indiana

Median income -18% vs IN

$58,646

IN $72k

Median home value -10% vs IN

$229,668

IN $254k

Unemployment -37% vs IN

2.7%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -8% vs IN

11.3%

IN 12.3%

Decatur is growing quickly, and for a good reason. Crime is far below average, and most residents are gainfully employed. Even the cost of living is reasonable.

A solid 8.6% of people lack insurance, good for 17th in the area.

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$58,939 median income · $220,523 median home price

Located in Noble County, Indiana

Median income -18% vs IN

$58,939

IN $72k

Median home value -13% vs IN

$220,523

IN $254k

Unemployment -23% vs IN

3.3%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate +1% vs IN

12.4%

IN 12.3%

Is ‘Everything Better In Kendallville?’

Almost.

It placed 9th on our list thanks to the fact that it’s really expensive to live here, but the schools are great, so you get what you pay for in that regard.

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$56,520 median income · $192,024 median home price

Located in Huntington County, Indiana

Median income -21% vs IN

$56,520

IN $72k

Median home value -24% vs IN

$192,024

IN $254k

Unemployment +7% vs IN

4.6%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate +22% vs IN

15.0%

IN 12.3%

And rounding out the top ten for 2026 is Huntington.

This city is far above average in every category, and the best part? It’s far more affordable than the other cities listed above. So, you get a big bang for your buck here.

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