Fort Wayne, Indiana

Locals say that Fort Wayne is a big city that feels like a small town. Never is that more apparent than when you ask people what their morning commute is like. Being the second largest city in Indiana, you think you’d hear the same grumbling complaints about traffic, but you’d be wrong! Many people live within 10 miles of their jobs, which means their longest commute is 20 minutes, 29 if you stop for coffee (which you should). Maybe the lack of traffic is why everyone is so nice here!

Despite being a very family-friendly town with a lot to do, Fort Wayne can feel isolated to people who relocate here for work with no support system in place. If you’re used to larger cities, the two/two-plus-hour drive to get to a city with a larger entertainment district may frustrate you, especially when a lot of the activities shut down for the winter.

Fort Wayne attracts families looking for a quiet community and plenty to do on the weekends. Whether it’s one of the many festivals in summer months, the greenway, or one of the many arts events, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. Keeping with the small-town mentality, the nightlife isn’t as bustling as some would like, but with enough restaurants and coffee shops to try it doesn’t seem to bother locals too much.

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The city of Fort Wayne has a long history of manufacturing and, like many other cities, it suffered greatly during the recession of 2008. That being said, the city is doing everything it can to come back and revitalize the town. In addition to the economic growth in the past 10 years, companies like BAE Systems and General Motors are making large investments in the city to ensure its growth. The main industries besides manufacturing are healthcare, insurance, and retail.