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Gary, Indiana by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 13.9 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Gary, about 5.5 times the rate across Indiana (2.5). Its median household earns $38,731 and the median home value is $94,700. About 68,113 people live in Gary.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Gary?
Gary's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 13.9 per 1,000 residents, based on 934 offenses reported to the FBI. It stands at about 5.5 times the Indiana rate (2.5); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 22 murders. Property crime came to 1,997 offenses (29.7 per 1,000; Indiana: 10.5). Car thefts stand out: 7.1 per 1,000, about 3.6 times the national rate. Compared with 2022, when 499 were reported, the count is up 87%.
| Offense (2025) | Gary count | Per 1,000 | Indiana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 934 | 13.9 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 22 | 0.33 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 58 | 0.86 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 68 | 1.0 | 0.24 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 786 | 11.7 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,997 | 29.7 | 10.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 444 | 6.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,076 | 16.0 | 7.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 477 | 7.1 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Gary changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 499 | 1,448 | 50 |
| 2023 | 616 | 1,941 | 47 |
| 2024 | 905 | 2,212 | 39 |
| 2025 | 934 | 1,997 | 22 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Gary Police Department's own reports.
How does Gary compare with Indiana?
The median household income in Gary is $38,731, 46% lower than the Indiana median ($71,957). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $94,700, and half of renters pay more than $1,012 a month. About 68,113 people live on 50 square miles of land, roughly 1,364 per square mile. The city lies in Lake County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Gary | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,113 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $38,731 | $71,957 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $94,700 | $218,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,012 | $1,062 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 11.0% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 33.1% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 29.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 49.1% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 38.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Gary?
5 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Gary: Gary Development Landfill, Lake Sandy Jo (M&M Landfill), Midco I, Midco Ii and Ninth Avenue Dump. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Lake County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Gary?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 13 highway work zones in Gary city limits (all active that day). Listed roads include I-80, IN 53 and US 12. 6 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Gary?
Inside the city limits there are 19 public schools (2024-25) and 5 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Indiana Dunes National Park and Pullman National Historical Park. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Indiana Dunes State Park and William W. Powers State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Gary
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Gary city limits. It is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Jacks Loan Office INC (Gary).
Liquor stores
23 liquor stores are on the map inside the Gary city limits: 41st Avenue Liquors, Binny's Liquor & Tobacco (Gary), Champ's Liquors (2 in Gary), Discount Liquors, Economy Discount Liquors, Economy Discount Liquors #2, Economy Discount Liquors #4, Economy Discount Liquors #5 (Gary) and 14 more. Indiana has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Gary city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Gary?
In 2025, Gary had 13.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (934 reported), about 5.5 times the Indiana rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 29.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Gary?
$38,731 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,957 for Indiana.
How much do homes cost in Gary?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $94,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $218,200 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Gary?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Lake County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Hammond, IN (8 mi) · Oak Lawn, IL (23 mi) · Tinley Park, IL (24 mi) · Chicago, IL (24 mi) · Orland Park, IL (26 mi) · Cicero, IL (28 mi)
More: Indiana statewide numbers · county page: Lake County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Gary city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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