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Indiana
Gary
Population 68,113
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Indiana
East Chicago
Population 26,022
Gary, IN vs East Chicago, IN
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Gary, IN | East Chicago, IN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,113 | 26,022 |
| Median Household Income | $38,731 | $42,125 |
| Median Rent | $1,012/mo | $854/mo |
| Median Home Value | $94,700 | $105,400 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 104 | 104 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 48.1% | 44.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.1% | 26.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 1,393 | 566 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 3,078 | 1,253 |
| Median AQI | 53 | 53 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 152 | 152 |
| Summer Highs | 80°F | 82°F |
| Winter Lows | 21°F | 18°F |
| Snowfall | 27 in/yr | 27 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 25.9 min | 20.8 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 1.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 16 | 13.9 |
| College Degree Rate | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| Foreign-Born % | 2.4% | 16.4% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -2.6% | -2.9% |
East Chicago, IN
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.