Gary City Property Records in Indiana

Gary, Indiana property records document ownership, transfers, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property taxes, mortgages, liens, and related land information. Because Gary is located in Lake County, most official records are maintained at the county level. Users can access recorded deeds, mortgages, and other land instruments through the Lake County Recorder’s Office. Assessment details, parcel ownership, and property valuation information are available from the Lake County Assessor’s Office. Property tax bills, payment history, and tax-sale information can be obtained through the Lake County Treasurer’s Office. Parcel maps and geographic property data may be available through the Lake County Geographic Information System (GIS). For court-related property matters, such as foreclosures, judgments, or probate-linked transfers, users may consult the Lake County Clerk’s Office and the Lake County Superior Court. Statewide property tax and assessment guidance may also be found through the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$37,380
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$85,300
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$936
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
1%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$975 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
47%
Population
Population:
68,604

Gary Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of Gary

Gary's Race and Ethnicity data shows that Black residents make up the largest share of the population at 76% (52,140 people). White residents account for 10% (7,095 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 10% (6,696 people). Two or more races make up 3% (2,009 people), while Other Race and Asian residents make up smaller shares, and American Indian and Pacific Islander residents are recorded at 0.09% and 0.06%.

Black
76%
52,140
Hispanic
10%
6,696
White
10%
7,095
Two + Races
3%
2,009
Other Race
0.49%
334
Asian
0.33%
228
American Indian
0.09%
64
Pacific Islander
0.06%
38

Gary, Ratings Compared Across Indiana C-

The ratings for Gary cover different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Access to Parks (A), Access to Coffee Shops (A-), and Access to Outdoor Activities (A-). Other notable ratings include Diversity (A-), Cost of Living (B+), Nightlife (B+), and Commute (B), while Public Schools is rated D. Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
D
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B+
Weather
Weather
C+
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
C-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
C+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
C
Jobs
Jobs
C-
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is Gary

Gary's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (37%), Some College (18%), and Below High School (14%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
37%
Some College
18%
Below High School
14%
Associate Degree
9%
Bachelor Degree
9%
Masters Degree
4%
Doctorate
0.52%

When Were Homes Built

Gary's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (39%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (31%) and Before 1939 (18%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
39%
1960 - 1979
31%
Before 1939
18%
1980 - 1999
7%
2000 - Present
5%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Gary's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (40%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (37%) and 4 Bedrooms (12%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
40%
2 Bedrooms
37%
4 Bedrooms
12%
1 Bedroom
8%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%
No Bedrooms
0.88%

What Is the Average Age

Gary's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (19%), Under 10 (16%), and 10 - 17 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
19%
Under 10
16%
10 - 17
13%
25 - 34
12%
35 - 44
12%
55 - 64
11%
45 - 54
10%
18 - 24
8%

Property Market Trends at Gary

Gary's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $85,300. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $975 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Gary's dynamic real estate landscape.

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