At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$30,013 per capita
Home Value
$123,700
Zillow: $159,457
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.8% smoking rate
How Gary Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gary a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gary residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,013. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gary is $123,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,457. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
7.9% of adults in Gary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gary has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population308
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density531/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$30,013
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,700
Rent
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$159,457
Housing Units113
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation1,100 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gary was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Hector International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.