Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Fortville
Fortville, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,139
Population
5,285
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Rural Indiana town enjoys country pleasures
Rural
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Affordable
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Quiet
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Outdoors
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Pastoral
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Fortville is a small rural town 25 miles northeast of Indianapolis. The community enjoys outdoor activities. Most of the main activities located in or around Fortville involve connecting with nature. Learn how to horseback ride at On the Rail Farms or pick crisp apples at Tuttle Orchards. Fortville has two parks where locals enjoy walking, picnicking, and playing sports. Town favorite Flat Fork Creek Park is located just five minutes west of Fortville. This facility features a mountain bike course, a giant sledding hill, three tree houses, a fishing pond, and trails for hiking.
Fortville is quiet and calm for the majority of the year. The biggest event is the FabFortville Festival. This 4th of July celebration has food and shopping vendors, a family fun area, and a parade. Conveniently, U-S 36 runs right through Fortville providing easy access for short trips. Indianapolis is only 35 minutes away from this rural town, so locals frequently visit the city’s landmarks and attractions.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,761
Average: $81,298
Education
1,171
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,807
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fortville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fortville, IN is $1,139 for one bedroom, $1,239 for two bedrooms, and $1,682 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fortville has increased by 7.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,139/month
721 Sq Ft
House
$1,033/month
2,333 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fortville, IN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
719 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,070 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,431 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Geist Park
- Billericay Park
- Cumberland Park
- Hoosier Woods
- Cheeney Creek Natural Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Indianapolis International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.