Tolleston, Gary, IN
Living in Tolleston
Bikeability31
Walkability18
Commute49
Public Transit47
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports92
Hospitals52
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation-710 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
64%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black85%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$1k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation4%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value-$2.6k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$463Median Monthly Rent+$63 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas90%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tolleston
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34
Property Crime in Tolleston
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (90%)(8%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump6%
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 | 59 | 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 Tolleston
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tolleston, Gary, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tolleston, Gary, IN
Bible Baptist School
4 miles, SW
Calumet Christian School
4 miles, SW
St Mary School
4 miles, SW
Our Lady of Grace School
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Tolleston, Gary, IN
Indiana University-Northwest
3 miles, SE
Purdue University Northwest
5 miles, W
DeVry University-Indiana
8 miles, S
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
9 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tolleston, Gary, IN
Methodist Hospitals Inc
2 miles, NE
St Catherine Hospital Inc
5 miles, NW
Community Hospital
7 miles, W
St Mary Medical Center Inc
8 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Tolleston, Gary, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
24 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
39 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
55 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
98 miles, N