University Park, Gary, IN
Living in University Park
Bikeability37
Walkability38
Commute41
Public Transit51
Affordability100
Public Safety61
Airports92
Hospitals57
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation-5.2k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black67%
Caucasian22%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$267 (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation4%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value-$1.4k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$562Median Monthly Rent-$22 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K32%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in University Park
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34
Property Crime in University Park
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (78%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in University Park
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near University Park, Gary, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near University Park, Gary, IN
Andrean High School
3 miles, S
Montessori Academy in the Oaks
3 miles, SE
Happy Days Learning Center
4 miles, S
Aquinas Catholic Community School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near University Park, Gary, IN
Indiana University-Northwest
1 miles, N
DeVry University-Indiana
6 miles, S
Purdue University Northwest
8 miles, W
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
12 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near University Park, Gary, IN
Methodist Hospitals Inc
4 miles, N
St Mary Medical Center Inc
5 miles, SE
Regional Mental Health Center
6 miles, S
Pinnacle Hospital
7 miles, S
Airports
Airports near University Park, Gary, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
27 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
42 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
54 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
101 miles, N