At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$32,800 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
Zillow: $456,281
Median Rent
$479/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
14.9% 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
3.2 / 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 $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,800. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 200 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gary is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,281. Median rent is $479/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
9.2% of adults in Gary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gary has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population227
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$32,800
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$479
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$456,281
Housing Units163
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,408/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,436 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute30 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Gary was founded in 1917.
The median home in Gary was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.