Market Intelligence Report — IN-060

Fort Wayne, IN

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-IN-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Competitive

Median Listing

$315K
-1.4% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.85
+13.2% YoY

Active Inventory

892
-10.7% YoY

Median DOM

40 Days
-7.0% YoY

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The Fort Wayne housing market exhibits very competitive conditions, driven by a high pending ratio of 0.85, indicating strong demand absorption relative to available inventory. This ratio represents a significant increase of 13.2% over the past year, reflecting an accelerating pace of sales activity.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.3%-0.5 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

466,258+0.7% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

163+55.2% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 2026

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Market Analysis

What's moving the Fort Wayne market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 10.7% year-over-year, contributing to the competitive environment, despite new listings increasing by 7.4% over the same period. The median listing price has seen a modest decline of 1.4% year-over-year and 4.3% month-over-month. Concurrently, median days on market have decreased by 7.0% year-over-year, suggesting properties are moving more quickly through the market.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$315K-4.3% MoM

Active Inventory

892-10.7% YoY

Days on Market

40-7.0% YoY

Sold Score™

83+13.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

83
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The elevated pending ratio and declining inventory levels indicate substantial pressure on available supply, necessitating prompt engagement from prospective buyers. The reduced market time further reinforces a dynamic where inventory is absorbed quickly, influencing the pace of offers and the scope for price discipline.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 4.9% year-over-year, contrasting with a slight year-over-year increase of 0.6% in median $/sqft. This suggests some weakening at the higher price tiers, contributing to a widening spread between average and median pricing dynamics.

Supply Dynamics

892 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 640 per month.

Pricing Pressure
21.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -3.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.6% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.85

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.

Recommended For This Market

Very Competitive

Selling in Fort Wayne, IN? Homes here are taking 3 days less to sell than last year.

Demand in Fort Wayne, IN is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
85%
Median Days on Market
40 days
Inventory YoY
−11%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Fort Wayne, IN
CBSA Code
23060
State
IN

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Fort Wayne?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Fort Wayne metro is classified as Very Competitive. Pending ratio is 0.85 with median days on market at 40.

  • Are home prices dropping in Fort Wayne?+

    Median listing price is $315K, -1.4% year over year. 21.5% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Fort Wayne?+

    The typical listing sits 40 days on market, a -7.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 640 per month.

  • What's happening in the Fort Wayne luxury market?+

    The average listing price has declined by 4.9% year-over-year, contrasting with a slight year-over-year increase of 0.6% in median $/sqft. This suggests some weakening at the higher price tiers, contributing to a widening spread between average and median pricing dynamics.

  • Where can I find a trusted Fort Wayne real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Fort Wayne agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 23060 · 36mo history