Living in Gary (Indiana)
Gary (Indiana) is a large place in Indiana, United States, home to 77,156 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 19%, #394 of 2,119), low-income households (top 24%, #2,276 of 9,771), movers on a budget (top 28%, #3,342 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Gary (Indiana)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- Lake Michigan is 4.6 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 09 min and sets around 23:22; in late June it sets around 3:27.
How Gary (Indiana) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 33 | #9,820 of 11,898 | #205 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income household | 49 | #2,276 of 9,771 | #107 of 181 | Map |
| Low-income family | 41 | #4,791 of 8,006 | #123 of 138 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,436 of 6,237 | #89 of 103 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 52 | #7,706 of 9,474 | #113 of 170 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 43 | #8,271 of 9,474 | #137 of 170 | Map |
| Early retiree | 50 | #8,782 of 10,762 | #138 of 198 | Map |
| Single professional | 45 | #3,285 of 4,537 | #26 of 56 | Map |
| Young professional | 46 | #3,317 of 4,444 | #26 of 53 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,980 of 7,271 | #99 of 134 | Map |
| Commuter | 49 | #5,718 of 6,227 | #69 of 82 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | 76 | #394 of 2,119 | #6 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 50 | #2,457 of 8,006 | #76 of 138 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #3,342 of 12,111 | #183 of 234 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 51 | #4,316 of 7,271 | #34 of 134 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 45 | #7,336 of 9,474 | #96 of 170 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #17,211 of 18,063 | #387 of 396 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 19 | #9,040 of 16,523 | #31 of 349 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #15,232 of 18,063 | #388 of 396 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #7,032 of 16,523 | #56 of 349 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #4,251 of 21,167 | #18 of 492 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,626 of 12,111 | #95 of 234 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #4,146 of 6,413 | #15 of 46 | Map |
| Business owner | 47 | #6,730 of 12,111 | #70 of 234 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #2,098 of 4,750 | #14 of 60 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lake Station 9 km
- Griffith 10 km
- Highland (Indiana, 22,936 residents) 10 km
- Hobart (Indiana) 10 km
- East Chicago 10 km
- Merrillville 12 km
- Hammond (Indiana) 13 km
- Munster 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.