City profile
Bluffton, IN
Wells County · Population 10,529
Bluffton is a town in Wells County, IN with about 10,529 residents and a typical home value near $150,000. It is 23 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$149,600
Typical monthly housing
$915
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
72
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 23/100
Nearest major airport
92 mi to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 20% Democratic / 78% Republican
Community
Population
10,529
Black population
1.8%
County
Wells County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 10,529 residents
- Typical home value about $150,000
- 23 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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