Gary, IN

Living in Gary

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 41
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 57
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 44
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Schools 9
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Residents

76k Population -8.4k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black78%
Caucasian12%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate39%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$4.1k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office23%
Service29%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$66k Median Home Value -$2.5k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$629 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gary

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34

Property Crime in Gary

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (84%)(14%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump13%

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 Gary

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gary, IN

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Gary, IN

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

Colleges near Gary, IN

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Gary, IN

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Community Hospital
9 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Gary, IN

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