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Southwood/Foster Park

This historic area of the Fort Wayne area offers both updated as well as now historic homes.

Welcome to Southwood/Foster Park

This historic area of the Fort Wayne area offers both updated as well as now historic homes. Homes in this area span from small, quaint to midsize homes to upscale homes as well. There are multiple neighborhoods in the area varying in styles of the home as well as eras. Close to many local attractions in both the downtown Fort Wayne area as well as the local area, there is much to do. Be sure to check out Lakeside Park & Rose Garden or even Headwaters Park which is a riverfront park with bike paths and an ice-skating rink in the winter. 


Explore the Southwood Park/Forest Park schools as well including both private and public-school options. Education is greatly valued and taken seriously both in private school and public-school settings. Public school options include Harrison Hill Elementary School which then flows into Kekionga Middle School and then to South Side High School. Private school options in the area include Saint John the Baptist School which consists of elementary and middle school grade levels. 

Overview for Southwood/Foster Park, IN

15,941 people live in Southwood/Foster Park, where the median age is 30.6 and the average individual income is $25,119. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

15,941

Total Population

30.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$25,119

Average individual Income

Around Southwood/Foster Park, IN

There's plenty to do around Southwood/Foster Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

57
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
44
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
35
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chimney Cakes Bakery, The Olive Twist, and Purple Mountain Cheesecakes and Desserts.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Chimney Cakes Bakery Logo
Dining 2.39 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
The Olive Twist Logo
Dining · $$ 4.18 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Purple Mountain Cheesecakes and Desserts Logo
Dining · $$ 2.46 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Dot & Line Brewing Company Logo
Dining 4.85 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Brooklyn Pints Microcreamery Logo
Dining 2.27 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Lake Avenue Halal Market Logo
Dining 3.51 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Southwood/Foster Park, IN

Population Households Employment

Southwood/Foster Park has 6,165 households, with an average household size of 2.57. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Southwood/Foster Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 15,941 people call Southwood/Foster Park home. The population density is 4,950.18 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

15,941

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

30.6

Median Age

48.93 / 51.07%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
6,165

Total Households

2.57

Average Household Size

$25,119

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Southwood/Foster Park, IN

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Southwood/Foster Park. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Harrison Hill Elementary School
355 S Cornell Cir, Fort Wayne, IN, 46807
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
South Side High School
3601 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46807
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Fairfield Elementary School
2825 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46807
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
South Wayne Elementary School
810 Cottage Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46807
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
St John The Baptist
4500 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46807
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available

Property Listings

Pending
MLS® 202410273
Listing Courtesy of Regan & Ferguson Group

$399,900

3929 Old Mill Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,082 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 202411253
Listing Courtesy of North Eastern Group Realty

$275,000

919 Prange Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,554 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 202414194
Listing Courtesy of Jacob Henry

$235,000

902 Maxine Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,536 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 202409038
Listing Courtesy of Fairfield Group REALTORS, Inc.

$223,900

4605 Tacoma Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,696 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 202411789
Listing Courtesy of North Eastern Group Realty

$219,900

4429 Tacoma Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,604 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 202413138
Listing Courtesy of F.C. Tucker Fort Wayne

$219,900

4402 Drury Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46807-2529
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,423 Sq.Ft.

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Email

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Address

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