Downtown, Gary, IN
Living in Downtown
Bikeability54
Walkability50
Commute47
Public Transit55
Affordability100
Public Safety59
Airports92
Hospitals48
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-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
$23kMedian 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
$57kMedian Home Value-$884 (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$560Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Gary, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Gary, IN
Montessori Academy in the Oaks
6 miles, S
Andrean High School
6 miles, S
Bible Baptist School
6 miles, SW
Calumet Christian School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Gary, IN
Indiana University-Northwest
3 miles, S
Purdue University Northwest
7 miles, W
DeVry University-Indiana
9 miles, S
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
9 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Gary, IN
Methodist Hospitals Inc
1 miles, W
St Catherine Hospital Inc
6 miles, NW
St Mary Medical Center Inc
7 miles, SE
Community Hospital
9 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Gary, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
25 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
39 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
53 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
97 miles, N