Here's what it costs to live in Gary, Indiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, while the typical home is valued around $94,700. Households earn a median of $38,731 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$38,731
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,012
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$94,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$959
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,082
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,317
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,612
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
68,113
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,053
Per month
Avg Home Value
$94,500
Census ACS
January Avg
26°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.2
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.9%
What is the cost of living index for Gary?
The cost of living index for Gary is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Gary?
The median gross rent in Gary is $1,012 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Gary?
The median household income in Gary is $38,731 per year.
What is the median home value in Gary?
The median home value in Gary is $94,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Gary?
Air quality data for Gary is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Gary?
Tax data for Indiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
