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Only 1 of the Fort Wayne area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in the city of Fort Wayne

The typical house costs $245,135. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $72,560 a year.

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THE FORT WAYNE AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. Registered nurses
    $79,630Can buy
  2. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
    $59,050Rent an apt
  3. Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators
    $48,120Rent over 30%
  4. Office clerks, general
    $45,140Rent over 30%
  5. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
    $37,860Rent over 30%
  6. Stockers and order fillers
    $35,690Rent over 30%
  7. Home health and personal care aides
    $35,090Rent over 30%
  8. Retail salespersons
    $31,200Rent over 30%
  9. Cashiers
    $29,590Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $28,360Rent over 30%

Each line is the yearly pay where that home fits the rule: rent at 30% of pay or less, and the mortgage, tax, insurance, and HOA at 28% of pay or less.

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