By Pamela Smith
Updated: Sep 6, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
Average Cost of Movers in Fort Wayne
Based on the price calculation of 7 reviews, we estimate that a move within Fort Wayne should very roughly cost $955.
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298 movers in Fort Wayne
"Our experience with this moving company was beyond disastrous. From start to finish, they caused extensive damage to our belongings and displayed an appalling lack of professionalism. First and foremost, George, the head of operations, was incred..."
"Previously used Burrows when the company was managed by Dersu Burrows (2014). Great service at that time. Most recently, Sep, 2019, had horrible experience. Under new management. No good inventory method used. Items lost, never returned. Antique g..."
"My move was from WA state to Texas. It took On Time Moving Express Inc 30 days to deliver my household goods to Texas. When they finally arrived, my boxes and creates were covered in rat urine and feces. Also, some of my furniture arrived broken..."
"Steve & Brandon were excellent. Very helpful and efficient for my move to Rochester. This is my third time using White Star. They loaded and unloaded in a very logical way and everything went smoothly. Highly recommend."
"This company uses predatory practices, lies and extortion. Company movers smelled of alcohol at the time of pick up. When I was shopping for estimates, the company employee, Nate told me on phone it would take about 5-7 days to move me from IL to ..."
What to know when moving to Fort Wayne, IN
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Indiana, the crime rates show some notable trends. The state has seen a decrease in both violent and property crimes over recent years.
- Violent crime: 269.3 per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national average of 325.3.
- Property crime: 1,121.6 per 100,000 people, compared to the national average of 1,546.9.
- Notable trend: Homicides decreased by 48.1% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Indiana).
Schools & Higher Ed
Fort Wayne has a strong educational presence with access to several institutions.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 13
- Institutions with College Scorecard data: 12
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Allen County experiences about 29.9 inches of precipitation annually, with 126 rainy days each year. Snowfall totals around 3.1 inches, with about 29 snowy days.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Headwaters Park (4.6 stars, 2,548 reviews)
- Lakeside Park (4.7 stars, 1,960 reviews)
- Kreager Park (4.7 stars, 1,667 reviews)
- Promenade Park (4.7 stars, 1,667 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Allen County, the job market appears stable with a low unemployment rate.
- Unemployment rate: 2.6% as of December 2025
- Employed individuals: 195,356
- Labor force: 200,500
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).