Downtown, Gary, IN

Living in Downtown

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Bikeability 54
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Walkability 50
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 43
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Schools 3
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Residents

14k Population -1.3k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
54% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black89%
Caucasian4%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$23k Median Household Income -$719 (2010–19)
59% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K53%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation4%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$57k Median Home Value -$884 (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$560 Median Monthly Rent +$79 (2010–19)
29% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier44%

Home Value

Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas86%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downtown

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34

Property Crime in Downtown

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (87%)(11%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton90%
Donald Trump7%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 13
Feb 28 2 9
Mar 38 3 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 4 2
Dec 28 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Downtown, Gary, IN

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Downtown, Gary, IN

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Andrean High School
6 miles, S
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Bible Baptist School
6 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Downtown, Gary, IN

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Downtown, Gary, IN

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Community Hospital
9 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Downtown, Gary, IN

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