
City vs city
Fort Wayne, IN vs Hammond, IN
| Fort Wayne | Hammond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 266,235 | 77,098 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Median home value | $169,700 | $141,700 |
| Median rent | $959 | $1,089 |
| Household income | $60,293 | $53,950 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 19% | 12% |
| State crime /100k | 1,553 | 1,553 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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