Housing & Real Estate — Gary, Indiana
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 37,963 |
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| Occupied | 27,432 |
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| Vacant | 10,531 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 12,994 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 14,438 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $94,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$102,000 |
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| Median Rent | $975/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $915/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | affordable |
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| Rent as % of Income | 30.2% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 51.8% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 916 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,202 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,107 |
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| Built before 1960 | 21,816 |
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| Median Year Built | 1956 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
