Minnesota
Gary is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 308. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gary receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Gary offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gary is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Gary is $123,700, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Gary has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 89.2% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,500 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,013 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $939 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,820 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 259 |
| County GDP | $246M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,057 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.66% |
| Commute Time | 28.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $123,700 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,057 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.66% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,593/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.0 inches |
| 34% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,100 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3740°N, 96.2656°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27107 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 28.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |