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Fortville, IN


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Fortville, Indiana

Fortville, Indiana, in Hancock county, is 14 miles SW of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 20 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Fortville contains a population of approximately 3,444.

The People and Families of Fortville

In Fortville, about 59% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Fortville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fortville had a median family income of $49,010.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Fortville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $950. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Fortville Housing

Fortville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Fortville, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Fortville -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Fortville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Fortville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Fortville, IN

Comparing Fortville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity45
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Rents44

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