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About Wells County

Wells is a county in the Fort Wayne Metropolitan area. It has a population of 28,167 and a population density of 76, which is 19% below the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 5 years above the Fort Wayne Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Wells County has a median home value of $213,447, which is 7% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,222 is 12% above the metro average rent and 42% below the national average rent The average household income in Wells County is $68,074 , which is 3% above the Metro average household income and 12% below the national average of household income.

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$213,447Median Home Value
$228,343 Fort Wayne Metro Area
$1,222Median Rent
$1,072 Fort Wayne Metro Area

Towns of Wells County

Nottingham Township, IN
Liberty Township, IN
Ossian, IN
Jefferson Township, IN
Poneto, IN
Chester Township, IN
Union Township, IN
Lancaster Township, IN
Harrison Township, IN
Bluffton, IN
Rockcreek Township, IN
Uniondale, IN
Jackson Township, IN
Zanesville, IN
Markle, IN
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Demographics

Wells County's population is made up of 58% married, 24% single, 12% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 38%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 77% of the population in Wells County.

28,167Population
457,842 Fort Wayne Metro Area
76Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
41 Median Age
36 Fort Wayne Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Wells County is $33,020. The Median Household Income is $68,074

$33,020Income Per Capita
$36,303 Fort Wayne Metro Area
$68,074Median Household Income
$66,317 Fort Wayne Metro Area
6% Poverty Rate
13% Fort Wayne Metro Area
2% Unemployment Rate
4% Fort Wayne Metro Area
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Amenities in Wells County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Wells County
$213,447Median Home Value
$228,343 Fort Wayne Metro Area
$1,222Median Rent
$1,072 Fort Wayne Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Fort Wayne Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
23%
Home Owners
77%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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