The excitement of Downtown Fort Wayne turns into a gentle hum in the community of Westfield. Just out of reach of the city, this humble Indiana neighborhood offers residents proximity to an abundance of recreation, parks and green spaces while maintaining a smaller price tag. Home values here are nearly five times less than the national average and half that of Downtown Fort Wayne. “Fort Wayne, in general, sits in a bubble. We don’t see huge dips and valleys or super highs. It’s a stable place for real estate," says Co-Owner and Realtor Heather Regan of Regan and Ferguson Group. A short drive in each direction brings locals to a river, multiple schools and a unique market that doubles as a food hall. “You’ve got the ‘07 zip code, and you’ve got historical homes,” says Realtor Tim Tower of Realtor Century 21 Bradley Realty, Inc. Older homes maintain a traditional architecture that draws buyers to their new homes along the river.
A look from above shows all the mature trees blanketing Fort Wayne's Westfield neighborhood.
This image shows Westfield's close proximity to Downtown Fort Wayne.
This two story duplex makes living in Westfield very accessible.
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Entertainment along St Marys River and in Downtown
St. Marys River slices along Westfield’s east end. Locals stretch their legs and take in riverside views along the St. Marys Pathway, an eight-mile trail along the Rivergreenway. The trail connects Westfield to dog-friendly Tillman Park, known for its tennis center. The entire Rivergreenway trail extends 26 miles across the Fort Wayne area, offering a country environment within an urban setting. Running along the St. Marys, St. Joseph and Maumee rivers, the trail is perfect for biking, hiking or just a stroll. Study Park offers a small, shady refuge in the neighborhood’s center. Kids can also shoot some hoops on the park’s basketball courts. Swinney Park, just north of the neighborhood, is ideal for a game of disc golf or baseball on each of its dedicated fields. Downtown Fort Wayne offers unique attractions and entertainment venues like the TinCaps baseball games and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.
Westfield residents take advantage of the St Marys Trail.
Fort Wayne's Study Park is joined to Study Elementary School.
Westfield residents can play basketball at Study Park.
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Modest bungalows and ranch styles populate Westfield
Most of Westfield’s housing is single-family homes, averaging 1,100 square feet, and was built between the 1920s and 1970s. Common home styles include bungalows and foursquares, often featuring Cape Cod and Craftsman-like accents. Front-gabled workman’s cottages and smaller ranch-style homes can also be found in abundance. Single-family homes in this neighborhood boast a median price of just $123,000, well below the national average. “Your dollar goes a lot farther in Fort Wayne than most places around the country,” says Regan. Two and three-bedroom bungalows and ranch styles fetch between $75,000 to $80,000, while larger contemporary foursquares sell from $150,000 to nearly $180,000.
This Westfield bungalow offers it's owners a large relaxing front porch.
Fort Wayne's Westfield community offers small affordable homes to residents.
Small cottages and Cape Cod's are popular in Fort Wayne's Westfield neighborhood.
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Shopping and dining are a vibe at Electric Works' Union Street Market
A local favorite for dining is Double Down Sports Bar & Grille, which serves chicken wings in a friendly environment. For a wider variety of choices, folks head to Union Street Market in neighboring West Central. This eclectic indoor venue showcases local vendors’ regionally sourced plates, as well as fresh baked and sliced grocery items. “It’s close to what they call Electric Works, that’s definitely what’s dragging everybody down there,” says Tower. Stationed on the new Electric Works campus, this food hall is an open, warmly lit spot for pleasant weekend shopping. Commercial chains like Save A Lot and George’s International Market have all other grocery needs covered just outside the neighborhood.
Westfield residents can dine at Pikoso Burrito Co. and O-Cha Thai, at Union Street Market.
George's International Market provides Westfield residents with a nice grocery store.
Westfield residents can enjoy a show at the Club Room in the Clyde Theatre.
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Catching the school bus to Fort Wayne Community Schools
Kids attend class within the Fort Wayne Community School District. Centrally located Study Elementary gets a C overall from Niche. Portage Middle gets the same grade. Students at South Side High can enroll in the International Baccalaureate program, a pre-university curriculum focusing on global development for students in 11th and 12th grades. Additionally, parents can send their kids to private, faith-based schools in the community, like St Joseph Catholic School.
Neighborhood children may attend Study Elementary School.
Students grade 9 through 12 may attend South Side High School.
Neighborhood children may attend Portage Middle School.
St Joseph Catholic School building in Westfield.
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Crime in Westfield
The crime rate in Westfield is slightly higher than the national average. According to the CAP Index’s scoring system, the neighborhood's overall score is a six, above an average of four. The risk of burglary is significantly higher, with a predictive score of nine out of 10.
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Parks in this Area
Old Lutheran Park
Packard Park
Rockhill Park
McCulloch Park
Swinney Park
Noll Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
16 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westfield
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westfield, Fort Wayne sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Westfield, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $123,205, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to an opportunity to build your dream home on this ideally located .14-acre plot! Nestled in a thriving community, this lot is perfectly positioned near popular local attractions. Enjoy easy access to nearby schools, Foster Park's beautiful trails, the Friendly Fox, and live shows at the Clyde Theatre. Make this blank canvas yours and build a home customized to your lifestyle!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,477
Median Age
35
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,158
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.1%
College Graduates
6.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
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®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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