Gary, IN
Living in Gary
Bikeability49
Walkability41
Commute37
Public Transit57
Affordability98
Public Safety60
Airports92
Hospitals49
Colleges44
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Schools9
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
76kPopulation-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
$32kMedian 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
$66kMedian Home Value-$2.5k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$629Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gary, IN
Bible Baptist School
6 miles, SW
Andrean High School
6 miles, S
Montessori Academy in the Oaks
6 miles, S
Calumet Christian School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near 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 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 Gary, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
25 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
39 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
54 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
98 miles, N