West Central, Fort Wayne, IN Area Guide

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West Central Area Facts

  • West Central has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Central crime rates are 2% lower than the Fort Wayne average
  • Cost of living in West Central is 1% lower than the Fort Wayne average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Central? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Orff Park
      Roosevelt Park
      Guldlin Park
      Moody Park
      Camp Allen Park
      Fun Zone
      Bloomingdale Park
      Library Plaza

      Entertainment

      Arena Dinner Theater
      Castle Gallery
      USF Performing Arts Center
      Fire fighter's museum
      Parkview Field
      Grand Wayne Center
      C2G Music Hall
      Embassy Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Cap n' Cork
      Arby's
      The Brass Rail
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Grabill Amish Deli
      Bragg-A-Lot Sweets & Drinks
      Domino's

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in West Central? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in West Central.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Central? The cost of living in West Central is 89/100 - which is 1% lower than Indiana.
      West Central
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Fort Wayne
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Central? West Central crime rates are 2,565, which are 37% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      2,565 per 100k people

      12% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      12% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West Central? The median income in West Central is $38,260 which is 24% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $38,26031% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,7557% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Central a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      The Orthopedic Hospital
      Saint Joseph Hospital
      Lutheran Hospital
      Parkview Hospital Randallia
      Dupont Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Parkview Physicians Group
      PPG Cardiology Southwest Office
      DirectCare
      Direct Imaging
      Lutheran Medical Group
      Parkview Physicians Group
      Fort Wayne Medical Institute
      Parkview First Care

      A+ Housing

      What are West Central home prices? West Central home prices are $126,320 - which is equal to Indiana
      Median home value
      $126,32032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64432% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      31%

      52% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does West Central have good schools? The West Central graduation rate is 76% - which is 8% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      29%

      41% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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