The Right Fort Wayne Neighborhood for Your Family: A Comprehensive Guide
So you’re moving to Fort Wayne? Fantastic choice! You’ll love all that this vibrant and growing city has to offer - low cost of living, high quality of life, and access to exceptional schools, lush parks, a booming arts and culture scene, and so much more.
When it comes to deciding where in particular to live, there’s no shortage of community-centered neighborhoods in Fort Wayne to choose from, each offering its own unique advantages and charm.
Southwest Fort Wayne: Aboite Township
The southwest side of town, often referred to as Aboite or Aboite Township, has a quiet, welcoming feel to it. This area feels decidedly residential, and is highly sought-after for its natural beauty, rolling landscape, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Recommended Neighborhoods
Mercato
Heron Preserve
Schools in the Area
Southwest Allen County Schools
Homestead High School
Canterbury School
Nearest Hospitals
Lutheran Health
Parkview Southwest ER
IU Health / Indiana University Hospital Fort Wayne (Currently Being Built)
Public Parks
Indian Trails Park, with areas for Pickleball, Football, Soccer, Baseball, and Sand Volleyball. This park is adjacent to the Jorgensen Family YMCA.
Fitness
Fusion Yoga: Covington Plaza
Club Pilates
Jorgensen Family YMCA
D1 Training Fort Wayne
Planet Fitness Fort Wayne
Restaurants + Bars
Catablu Grille
Eddie Merlot's
Dreaming Tree Cafe
Guadalupe's Mexican Grill
Case Ristorante
Things to Do
Aboite Trails
Sycamore Hills Golf Club
Tanglewood Berry Farm
Roanoke, Indiana
If you're looking for a quaint downtown evocative of Star's Hollow in the Gilmore Girls, this is the neighborhood for you. Well-known for its farm-to-table focus, the area is home to a food culture that is consistently named the best in the state, and one of the best in the country.
Recommended Neighborhoods
While other areas of Allen County are limited in their real estate availability, land in Roanoke is plentiful. With a close proximity to its picturesque town center as well as Aboite Township, this is the perfect area to consider if you're looking for a little more space, or an estate-sized lot.
Schools in the Area
Southwest Allen County Schools
Homestead High School
Canterbury School
Nearest Hospitals
Lutheran Health
Parkview Southwest ER
IU Health / Indiana University Hospital Fort Wayne (Currently Being Built)
Public Parks
Roanoke Park
Fitness
Powers of One Yoga & Fitness Studio
Restaurants + Bars
Joseph Decuis
Joseph Decuis Emporium
Two EE's Winery
Parker Grace Tea Room
The Copper Still
The Local Saloon
Roanoke Village Inn
Moose & Mollie's
Things to Do
Roanoke Farmer's Market
Discover Roanoke Events
Board & Brush
Game On Virtual Sports
Roanoke Public Library
North Fort Wayne
The northwest side of town is a more developed area, with quick access to restaurants, kid's activities, a variety of schools, and public parks. This area is convenient and bustling, centered around Dupont, Coldwater, and Lima Roads, where the city's major hospitals and employers are located.
Recommended Neighborhoods
The Quarry
Magnolia Run
Villages of Arneo
Schools in the Area
Magnolia Montessori
Oak Farm Montessori School
Northwest Allen County Schools
Carroll High School
Bishop Dwenger High School
Nearest Hospitals
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Dupont Hospital
Public Parks
Salomon Farm Park
Payton Park
Metea Park
Fitness
OPS Fitness Club
Parkview Family YMCA
Fusion Yoga: Northbrook Plaza
Restaurants + Bars
800 Degrees Wood-Fired Pizza
Hideout 125
Salsa Grille
Casa Grille
SMPL Kitchen
Things to Do
Pufferbelly Trail
Salomon Farmer's Market
Pine Valley Golf Course
Auburn, Indiana
Located in Dekalb County just to the north of Fort Wayne, this area has a rich heritage in classic cars and vintage automobiles. With land available in both neighborhoods and rural estate settings, Auburn is the perfect place to build if you're looking for more land with a close proximity to the north side of Fort Wayne.
Recommended Neighborhoods
Heron Lake Estates
Bridgewater
Schools in the Area
Oak Farm Montessori School
Lakewood Park Christian School
Dekalb Central Schools
Bishop Dwenger High School
Nearest Hospitals
Parkview Dekalb Hospital
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Dupont Hospital
Public Parks
Eckhart Park
Memorial Park
Rieke Park
Smith Acres Park
Thomas Park
Fitness
OPS Fitness Club
Speedsters Crossfit
YMCA Dekalb County
Restaurants + Bars
Auburn City Steakhouse
The Bourbon Vault
Mad Anthony's Tap Room
Byler Lane Winery
Things to Do
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
The Olive Twist
Bridgewater Golf Club
From rural to urban, quiet to bustling, there are so many ways to build a life just right for you and your family in Fort Wayne. You’re going to love living here.
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