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Huntertown.
About
Life in Huntertown
Huntertown is a community of 10,984 people in Indiana. The median household income is $109,432, and median home values are around $298,200. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Huntertown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Foreign-Born
7.8%
Broadband Internet
96.5%
of households
Population Growth
+4.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.8% foreign-born, most often from Turkey
Who lives in Huntertown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Huntertown, the largest foreign-born group is from Turkey (14.9%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
33.1%
of residents
65 and Older
13.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.1%
of households
Married Couples
73.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.01
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Huntertown
In Huntertown, home values are 37% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,052
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $352,084 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in Huntertown
Unemployment in Allen County, which includes Huntertown, is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Huntertown: Allen County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Allen County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Huntertown is about 3% of Allen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Huntertown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.2 min avg
How Huntertown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Huntertown, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)
Regional airport · few flights486k passengers boarded in 2025
- 116 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 77% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Allen County Sheriff's Office, which covers Huntertown, runs 77% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
76.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
548.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Allen County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Allen County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Allen County, which includes Huntertown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $144,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $205,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Winter Weather | $179,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Weather | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Allen County, county-wide
Huntertown is about 3% of Allen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Allen County, which includes Huntertown, is typically good — 219 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
219
per year
Moderate Days
143
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Allen County, county-wide
Huntertown is about 3% of Allen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Huntertown has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.8"
Annual Snowfall
36.0"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 17°F | 2.52" |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 2.28" |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 2.68" |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 4.02" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.73" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.95" |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 3.52" |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 3.90" |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 3.22" |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.01" |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 3.10" |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.59" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Huntertown
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Huntertown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Dupont Hospital Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Fort Wayne
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Fort Wayne
Maple Heights Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · ER available · 6 mi away · Fort Wayne
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Huntertown
Huntertown's student/teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 44.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Huntertown (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 5,484 students · in-state tuition $9,532 · 36% graduate · median earnings $51,617 (10 yrs after entry)
Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies
10 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,686 students · in-state tuition $9,576 · 17% graduate · median earnings $47,076 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,567 students · in-state tuition $37,550 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,484 (10 yrs after entry)
Indiana Institute of Technology
10 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,441 students · in-state tuition $32,459 · 45% graduate · median earnings $47,076 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Huntertown
Data not yet available
Cities Near Huntertown
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Huntertown FAQ
Is Huntertown, Indiana safe?⌄
Huntertown is policed by the Allen County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 76 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 549 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Huntertown, Indiana?⌄
Allen County, which includes Huntertown, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Huntertown, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Huntertown is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from