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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northcrest a good place to live?
Northcrest is a good place to live. Northcrest is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Northcrest is a suburban neighborhood. Northcrest has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.0 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $56,576 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Northcrest are home owners, with 42% of residents renting and 58% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Northcrest can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Northcrest neighborhood guide.
Is Northcrest, IN a safe neighborhood?
Northcrest, IN is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Northcrest?
The median home price in Northcrest is $179,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $36,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.47%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $910 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $39K a year to afford the median home price in Northcrest. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Northcrest is $57K.
What are the best public schools in Northcrest?
The best public schools that serve Northcrest are:
- North Side High School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Northcrest Elementary School has a C+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
- Northwood Middle School has a C Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 2.7.
What are the best private schools in Northcrest?
The best private schools that serve Northcrest are:
- Concordia Lutheran High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Bishop Dwenger High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- St Vincent De Paul School has a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
What are the most popular zip codes in Northcrest, Fort Wayne, IN?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Northcrest, Fort Wayne, IN?
The most popular neighborhoods near Northcrest, Fort Wayne, IN are Northwest Fort Wayne, Concordia Gardens, Northside, North Anthony and North Pointe Woods.
