At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$19,188 per capita
Home Value
$55,600
Zillow: $45,876
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.0%
28.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,188. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gary is $55,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $45,876. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Gary reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
3.4% of adults in Gary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gary has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population858
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$19,188
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,600
Rent
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$45,876
Housing Units458
Rent Burden40.8%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity47.0%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking28.7%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death24,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,431 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute36 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Gary was founded in 1902.
The median home in Gary was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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