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Greater McMillen Park

Greater McMillen Park

Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Allen County 46803, 46806

$104,832 Average Value
$104 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

A working community outside Downtown Fort Wayne

The proximity of Greater McMillen Park's mid-century homes to an established rail line and one of the city's industrial-work centers is a reminder of Fort Wayne's decades-old connection to working-class culture. “There’s definitely a lot of jobs around there,” says Realtor Jack Fitzgerald of eXp Realty LLC, referring to the neighborhood's northern fringes, continuing north beyond Pontiac Street toward Wayne Trace. “If you are in manufacturing, you’re super close to plenty of work.” Conversely, most of the neighborhood's homes are concentrated south of Pontiac Street, within walking distance to one of the city's largest parks.

Welcome to the neighborhood of Greater McMillen Park, a suburb of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Welcome to the neighborhood of Greater McMillen Park, a suburb of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Greater McMillen Park neighbors McMillen Park, which features basketball courts.
Greater McMillen Park neighbors McMillen Park, which features basketball courts.
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Ranch-style homes were built from 1940s-1960s

The 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s brought three- and four-bedroom homes to Greater McMillen Park, many of them with private driveways, attached garages and lots of about one-tenth of an acre. Traditional brick and more modern vinyl-sided ranch-style homes are priced between $50,000 and $170,000. Prices in Greater McMillen Park have remained relatively low, mostly due to southeast Fort Wayne’s largely industrial footprint. Nebraska, for example, is a neighboring community whose homes can fetch up to $330,000. To encourage Fort Wayne residents to invest in a home, the city decided to invest in them. In 2010, then-Mayor Tom Henry announced a plan to dispense $300,000 to lower- and moderate-income households in the form of down payment assistance. “This area will support what they call low or moderate density,” says Realtor Jay Howell of Red Howell Associates, Inc., referring to the homes and the relative space between each. Down payment assistance typically tops out at $5,000 per household.

Find bungalow and ranch style homes at Greater McMillen Park in Fort Wayne.
Find bungalow and ranch style homes at Greater McMillen Park in Fort Wayne.
Greater McMillen Park in Fort Wayne has craftsman style home designs with shaded porches.
Greater McMillen Park in Fort Wayne has craftsman style home designs with shaded porches.
Find homes with modern style and board and batten siding at Greater McMillen Park in Fort Wayne.
Find homes with modern style and board and batten siding at Greater McMillen Park in Fort Wayne.
Greater McMillen Park has beautiful brick bungalow style homes in Fort Wayne.
Greater McMillen Park has beautiful brick bungalow style homes in Fort Wayne.
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Bus service is available in Greater McMillen Parl

Greater McMillen Park has several bus stops available along Oxford Street just south of the neighborhood. Residents can catch the Citilink bus and be downtown in 20 minutes. Driving the 3.5-mile stretch takes about 10 minutes. Although the Citilink doesn’t run out of town toward Fort Wayne International Airport, residents can make the 9-mile drive in about 15 minutes.

Greater McMillen Park residents can enjoy Citilink public busses for transportation.
Greater McMillen Park residents can enjoy Citilink public busses for transportation.
Greater McMillen Park welcomes you to the neighborhood.
Greater McMillen Park welcomes you to the neighborhood.
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Back nine's and Harvest Festivals

McMillen Park borders neighborhood’s southern edge, across Oxford Street from the residential areas. The park’s main feature is an 18-hole, par 62 public golf course, with fees as low as $7 for nine holes. “McMillen Park is fantastic,” says Fitzgerald. “I love playing golf there.” Other weekend ideas might include a game on its basketball and tennis courts. The park’s indoor community center has youth programs and adult sports leagues available year-round. Local events at the center range from vaccination clinics and health fairs to an annual October Harvest Festival. All told, McMillen Park's 168 acres make it the largest in the southeastern portion of the city, and seventh largest in the 86-park system.

McMillen Park in Fort Wayne has a great playground with many activites.
McMillen Park in Fort Wayne has a great playground with many activites.
Practice your golf game on the driving range at McMillen Golf Course in Fort Wayne.
Practice your golf game on the driving range at McMillen Golf Course in Fort Wayne.
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Restaurants are few and far between

Retail and dining options are less accessible, with most restaurants being on the neighborhood’s edges. Los Tacos Paco is open seven days a week starting at 10 a.m. Early birds can drop in for some huevos rancheros or get classic tacos delivered late. Charlow’s Grill sits at the busy intersection of Oxford Street and Wayne Trace. This established spot is known for its comfort foods like Philly steaks and catfish sandwiches. The nearest grocer, Mi Tierra Supermarket, lies about a mile north in Harvester Community.

Los Tacos Paco in Greater McMillen Park has delicious food in Fort Wayne.
Los Tacos Paco in Greater McMillen Park has delicious food in Fort Wayne.
Greater McMillen Park locals love nightlife downtown Fort Wayne.
Greater McMillen Park locals love nightlife downtown Fort Wayne.
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Attending class in Greater McMillen Park

Students can attend Irwin Elementary, a STEM magnet school that gets a B-minus from Niche. Memorial Park Middle gets a B overall. Wayne High offers a project-based, collaborative learning environment known as the New Tech Academy, which challenges students to find real-world solutions using advanced technologies. Wayne High earns a B from Niche overall and ranks as the second most diverse high school out of the state’s total 393, according to Niche.

John S Irwin Elementary School is a public school in Fort Wayne.
John S Irwin Elementary School is a public school in Fort Wayne.
Memorial Park Middle School welcomes students from Greater McMillen Park.
Memorial Park Middle School welcomes students from Greater McMillen Park.
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Crime in Fort Wayne

Greater McMillen Park’s crime rate is slightly higher than the national average. According to the CAP Index’s predictive, algorithmic-based risk model, the United States averages out to a four out of 10 for overall risk. Greater McMillen Park gets a somewhat higher rating of six out of 10. To foster trust in their community, the Fort Wayne Police Department has embraced the “#8 Can’t Wait” model, which bans emphasizes de-escalation of potentially violent situations.

Potential flooding in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne carries a “moderate risk” of floods, according to RiskFactor. To mitigate the effects of potential floods, the city has more than 12 miles of flood control structures in place. An early warning system is also in place to keep tabs on the city’s three intersecting rivers, the St. Mary's, the St. Josephs and the Maumee.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Fort Wayne International

21 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Greater McMillen Park US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$120,000
Median Single Family Price
$120,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$104
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Months of Supply
1.40
Median List Price
$127,800
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
20%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
437
Median Year Built
1960
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,094
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,141
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
750,103

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,175
Median Age
31
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$35,536
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,171

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
78.7%
College Graduates
2.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

31 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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