At a Glance
Median Income
$36,528
$22,989 per capita
Violent Crime
480/100K
5,282/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Gary City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gary City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gary City a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gary City residents earn a median household income of $36,528 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,989. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 559 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Gary City reports 480 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,282/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Gary City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gary City has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population312
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,528
Per Capita$22,989
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$2,361M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$249,098
Housing Units119
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent480/100K
Property5,282/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,705/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation302 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute26 min
Broadband66.4%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gary City was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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