$150,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 624 Sq Ft
3831 Taft St, Gary, IN 46408
Shelley Marsiliano RE/MAX OAK CREST -PLYMOUTH
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Oak a good place to live?
Black Oak is a good place to live. Black Oak is considered car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Black Oak is a suburban neighborhood. Black Oak has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.9 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $41,593 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 4.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Black Oak are home owners, with 40.5% of residents renting and 59.5% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Black Oak can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Black Oak neighborhood guide.
Is Black Oak, IN a safe neighborhood?
Black Oak, IN is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Black Oak?
The median home price in Black Oak is $145,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $29,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $700 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $30K a year to afford the median home price in Black Oak. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Black Oak is $42K.
What are the best public schools in Black Oak?
The best public schools that serve Black Oak are:
- Calumet High School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 3.2.
- West Side Leadership Academy has a C- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average review score of 3.2.
- Beveridge Elementary School has a D Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 20:1.
What are the best private schools in Black Oak?
The best private schools that serve Black Oak are:
- Calumet Christian School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- St Mary School has a student teacher ratio of 17:1.
- Our Lady Of Grace School has a student teacher ratio of 15:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Black Oak, Gary, IN?
