Gary, Indiana

Population 75,611

Gary is located in Lake County, IN. The population is 75,611, making Gary the 2nd largest city in Lake County and the 9th largest city in the state of Indiana.

There are 26 public schools in Gary with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Gary is very low , and there are 287 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Gary is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Gary property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Gary include Calumet Township, New Chicago and Lake Station.

Gary Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 72.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11%

Crime Rate

39.59% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 656
  • Violent Crimes: 554
  • Robbery: 234
  • Burglary: 759
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

64.32% Higher than national avg.
  • 287 offenders in Gary
  • 37.96 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

427 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 33
  • Registered Polluters: 25
  • Superfunds: 65
  • Tanks & Spills: 304

Unemployment

High 9.3%
  • Indiana unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

26 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 26 K-12 public schools in Gary, IN and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Gary's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.
3 Private Schools

Ambassador Christian Academy

Spirit Of God Accelerated Education

Tedm Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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287 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Gary, IN

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7 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Gary, IN issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Gary, IN issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $624
  • 1 Bedroom: $764
  • 2 Bedrooms: $941
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,164
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,312

Zip Codes

46312 46319 46322 46323 46342 46368 46401 46402 46403 46404 46405 46406 46407 46408 46409
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Environmental Hazards

427 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Gary, IN has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Gary, IN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Gary, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23°
  • February 27.1°
  • March 39.9°
  • April 49.77°
  • May 60.53°
  • June 70.16°
  • July 74.03°
  • August 71.76°
  • September 64.08°
  • October 53.02°
  • November 41.35°
  • December 29.07°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Gary, IN

Earthquakes
Gary, IN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Gary, IN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Gary, IN has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Gary, IN has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Gary, IN: $29,522

Unemployment

Unemployment in Gary is 9.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.66%
White Collar - 46.34%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Peter Visclosky

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

14 Cemeteries view all

45 FCC Towers view all

15 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

6 Libraries view all

6 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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