Aboite is a suburban township on the southwestern end of the Fort Wayne area. The community offers highly-rated schools, plenty of recreation and quick access to essential services. There is a trail system here that draws anyone from casual joggers to people biking to work, while some neighborhoods are close to shopping centers with grocery stores and restaurants.
Aboite has several smaller neighborhoods and subdivisions, where the houses include New Traditionals, modern Craftsmans, Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes. Buyers may find some extra space, as several lots here are over 1 acre. There are some luxury builds like The Hamilton, a multimillion-dollar European-style mansion with stone siding and lavish landscaping. Many roads have sidewalks that some residents use for daily walks, while a few neighborhood ponds off Bass Road serve as fishing holes.
Home costs vary widely, depending on condition, size and lot space. Homes that are about 2,500 square feet or smaller typically sell from the mid $200,000s to the low $500,000s. Larger homes may go from the low $400,000s to the upper $800,000s, while some that are over 6,000 square feet run between the low $700,000s and $2.1 million.
The Aboite Trails System is one of the area’s popular amenities. The network has over 20 miles of trails that cross hilly landscapes and connect to other paths that lead to places like downtown Fort Wayne. “They’re [trails] on the main corridors of Aboite, so it’s kind of nice. You can ride your bike and walk to a lot of the different locations: The Y, the schools, the neighborhoods, the churches [and] shopping,” says Leslie Ferguson, co-owner of the Regan & Ferguson Group. “It’s a big selling point for Aboite.”
Stops along the trails include Indian Trails Park, which has various sports fields and courts and a large playground. The nearly 70-acre park is home to the Jorgensen Family YMCA, where facilities include a weight room, a walking track, a climbing wall and both an indoor pool and an outdoor aquatic center. Other destinations include 18-hole courses at both the private and highly-rated Sycamore Hills Golf Club and the public Chestnut Hills Golf Club.
Students may go to different elementary and middle schools, depending on where they live. Schools in the township include Aboite Elementary, Summit Middle and Homestead High, all of which are top-rated. Homestead offers dual-credit courses and has a strong student media program. In 2025, the school won well over 20 awards in a major state school broadcasters conference. The awards covered areas like radio talk shows, podcasting and photojournalism.
In June and July, Indian Trails Park hosts Concerts on the Green. The weekly series brings in various regional rock bands, some of which specialize in covering oldies and classic hits. Holiday activities include a free Trunk or Treat in October at the Jorgensen Family YMCA. “It’s a really, really friendly community,” Ferguson says. “Your neighbor turns out to be your best friend. When I tour people from out of town, and we stop at Starbucks, they’re like, ‘Oh my God, everyone just said hi to you. Do you know them?’ I’m like, ‘no, people are just that friendly.’”
Aboite has a mix of chain and locally-owned restaurants:
“Things are not as sprawly or as spread out as in other communities around Fort Wayne. It just takes you literally 10 minutes to get anywhere. You feel more connected, and the trail system helps with that,” Ferguson says. “It’s kind of in the middle of everywhere. It has easy access to the main corridors that get you to Chicago or Indianapolis.” People here are close to a few major roads and destinations:
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Michelle Wyatt
Wyatt Group Realtors
(260) 305-0615
172 Total Sales
5 in Aboite
$265K - $635K Price Range
Andie Shepherd
Mike Thomas Assoc., Inc
(260) 376-7138
161 Total Sales
14 in Aboite
$2K - $837K Price Range
Erin Phillips
RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
(765) 789-5635
134 Total Sales
2 in Aboite
$372,500 Price Range
Mike Kirchberg
Uptown Realty Group
(260) 376-7980
152 Total Sales
14 in Aboite
$287K - $800K Price Range
Carolyn Crooks
Keller Williams Realty Group
(574) 325-5242
223 Total Sales
1 in Aboite
$448,000 Price
Samantha Mason
CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
(260) 376-7783
151 Total Sales
9 in Aboite
$250K - $370K Price Range
$1,761 - $2,116 per month
$1,214 - $1,508 per month
$895 - $1,295 per month
$1,488 - $3,080 per month
$1,740 per month
$1,595 - $1,795 per month
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Total Population
17,907
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Median Age
38
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Population under 18
28.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$118,588
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$152,554
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High School Graduates
97.1%
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College Graduates
54.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
25.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
71.9%
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Annual Precipitation
39''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
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Annual Snowfall
14''
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