Gary, IN
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Gary, Indiana Summary
Life in Gary research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Gary over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gary:
The population in Gary is 68,604.
The median home value in Gary is $83,351.
The median income in Gary is $37,380.
The cost of living in Gary is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Gary is $975.
The unemployment rate in Gary is 13.0%.
The poverty rate in Gary is 32.9%.
The average high in Gary is 59.7° and the average low is 42.3°.
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Gary, IN Crime Report
Crime in Gary summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gary. Key points include:
There were 2,514 total crimes in Gary in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gary is 3,726.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gary is 898.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gary is 2,828.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gary is 75.84% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Gary Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gary / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,514 | 3,726.5 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 606 | 898.3 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 47 | 69.7 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 74 | 109.7 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 447 | 662.6 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,908 | 2,828.2 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 374 | 554.4 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 986 | 1,461.5 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 548 | 812.3 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Gary, IN Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Gary summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gary. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gary is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gary is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Gary is $83,351.
The median income in Gary is $37,380.
Gary's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gary Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gary | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 51 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 107 | 100 | |
Gary, IN Weather
The average high in Gary is 59.7° and the average low is 42.3°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.1 inches of precipitation each year with 35.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gary |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.8 |
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Gary, IN Photos
2 Reviews & Comments About Gary
/5
Angelobot - None
So I'mma just say I live in indi and I've heard Gary is the worst place to live if its night and you call the police they most likely won't come
HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-14 22:54:59.263796
Gary is famous for its terrible crime and the destruction of the city. But I still have a soft spot in my heart about it because I grew up there
Back in the day, it was a friendly and vibrant town. Nowadays, people are afraid to go there and the population is shrinking.
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Gary Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gary
The current population in Gary is 68,604. The population has decreased -18.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68,604 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 69,136 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 69,739 | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 75,486 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 76,010 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 76,677 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 77,416 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 77,858 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 78,483 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 79,165 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 79,922 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 81,153 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 82,797 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 84,407 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gary
Gary is:
10.3% White with 7,095 White residents.
76.0% African American with 52,140 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 64 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 228 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 38 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 334 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 2,009 Two Or More residents.
9.8% Hispanic with 6,696 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gary | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.3% | 76.1% | 58.2% |
| African American | 76.0% | 9.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% | 8.4% | 19.0% |
Gender in Gary
Gary is 53.5% female with 36,710 female residents.
Gary is 46.5% male with 31,894 male residents.
| Gender | Gary | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gary for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Gary completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Gary completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Gary completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Gary completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Gary completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Gary completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Gary completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Gary completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gary completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gary | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gary, Indiana
13.6% of households in Gary earn Less than $10,000.
7.7% of households in Gary earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.1% of households in Gary earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.1% of households in Gary earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.0% of households in Gary earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.1% of households in Gary earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.0% of households in Gary earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.1% of households in Gary earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.8% of households in Gary earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.5% of households in Gary earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gary | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.6% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.1% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.1% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 12.2% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 17.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 13.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.1% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 7.6% | 12.6% |
