Home project costs in Fort Wayne, IN
Every project we cover, priced for the Fort Wayne metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Fort Wayne area is 92.6 against 100 for the US, which puts Fort Wayne 200th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 94.3. BLS counts roughly 225,520 jobs here.
In Fort Wayne, 6 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 29 below, and 3 are level with it. The biggest premiums are asphalt driveway (+13%), French drain (+7%) and sprinkler system (+5%); the biggest discounts are roof replacement (−8%), kitchen backsplash (−8%) and tile flooring (−8%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Ft Wayne Intl Ap, 9 miles away) shows a January average low of 18°F, a July average high of 84°F and 39 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Fort Wayne
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.33 | $22.83 | $28.67 | $22.66 | 1.01 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.74 | $29.04 | $33.41 | $29.12 | 1.00 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $27.79 | $37.24 | $44.55 | $28.78 | 1.29 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.14 | $37.07 | $49.29 | $30.67 | 1.21 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.38 | $29.13 | $31.93 | $27.41 | 1.06 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $24.07 | $34.27 | $44.47 | $30.38 | 1.13 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $19.20 | $23.48 | $29.78 | $26.65 | 0.88 |
Concrete & paving in Fort Wayne
Across these 7 projects, Fort Wayne averages +3% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +13% and paver patio lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Fort Wayne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Fort Wayne | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Fort Wayne | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,450 | +2% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Fort Wayne | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,500 | +13% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Fort Wayne | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,700 | +5% |
| Paver patio cost in Fort Wayne | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −2% |
| Concrete patio cost in Fort Wayne | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | level |
| Stamped concrete cost in Fort Wayne | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | level |
Decks & outdoor in Fort Wayne
Across these 2 projects, Fort Wayne averages −3% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −2% and wood deck lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Fort Wayne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Fort Wayne | 300 sq ft | $7,300 – $14,700 | −3% |
| Composite deck cost in Fort Wayne | 300 sq ft | $11,800 – $23,600 | −2% |
Building & additions in Fort Wayne
The 2 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Fort Wayne, from −2% (detached garage) to −1% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Fort Wayne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Fort Wayne | 576 sq ft | $28,300 – $56,700 | −2% |
| Home addition cost in Fort Wayne | 300 sq ft | $37,600 – $76,000 | −1% |
Doors & windows in Fort Wayne
Across these 5 projects, Fort Wayne averages −3% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at −2% and front door lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Fort Wayne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Fort Wayne | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Fort Wayne | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door cost in Fort Wayne | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Fort Wayne | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Patio door cost in Fort Wayne | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −2% |
Fencing in Fort Wayne
Across these 4 projects, Fort Wayne averages −3% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at −2% and vinyl fence lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Fort Wayne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Fort Wayne | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,400 | −3% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Fort Wayne | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,750 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Fort Wayne | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,050 | −2% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Fort Wayne | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Fort Wayne
Across these 5 projects, Fort Wayne averages −6% against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at −3% and roof replacement lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Fort Wayne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Fort Wayne | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Metal roof cost in Fort Wayne | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,350 – $30,200 | −7% |
| Gutters cost in Fort Wayne | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Fort Wayne | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,150 – $24,500 | −3% |
| Attic insulation cost in Fort Wayne | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Fort Wayne
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Fort Wayne, from −8% (kitchen backsplash) to −1% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Fort Wayne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Fort Wayne | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan cost in Fort Wayne | 1 pan | $950 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Fort Wayne | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Fort Wayne | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,900 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Fort Wayne | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Fort Wayne
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Fort Wayne, from −4% (sod installation) to +7% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Fort Wayne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Fort Wayne | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Fort Wayne | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,200 – $13,400 | level |
| Sod installation cost in Fort Wayne | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Fort Wayne | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,200 – $10,500 | +5% |
| Inground pool cost in Fort Wayne | 450 sq ft | $37,400 – $116,500 | +3% |
Flooring & interior in Fort Wayne
Across these 3 projects, Fort Wayne averages −7% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −5% and tile flooring lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Fort Wayne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Fort Wayne | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Fort Wayne | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,550 | −7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Fort Wayne | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,250 | −8% |
Fort Wayne against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Fort Wayne prices −2% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Niles is the lowest at −6% (95 miles) and Indianapolis the highest at +1% (95 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, INthis page | 92.6 | 94.3 | −2% | |
| Elkhart, IN | 55 miles | 90.3 | 94.3 | −1% |
| South Bend, IN | 70 miles | 92.9 | 94.2 | level |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 85 miles | 94.8 | 93.7 | −1% |
| Toledo, OH | 85 miles | 91.5 | 93.6 | −1% |
| Niles, MI | 95 miles | 92.4 | 93.7 | −6% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 95 miles | 95.7 | 94.3 | +1% |