Midtown Home for Rent

Midtown in Gary, Indiana, is a neighborhood rich in history and cultural significance, notably home to Michael Jackson's birth house at 2300 Jackson Street. The area features single-family homes, primarily ranch and bungalow styles from the early 20th century, with brick and vinyl siding, low-pitched roofs, and occasional porch columns. Split-level homes from the 1960s are also present. Midtown's homes vary in condition, with prices ranging from $7,000 for properties needing significant upkeep to $195,000 for move-in ready homes. Multi-family properties are less common but available. The neighborhood's dining and shopping hub is along Broadway, featuring grocery stores like Save More Foods, Carolina Meat Locker & Grocery, and Sam’s Market, as well as eateries such as J’s Breakfast Club and Lo’Shell’s Cajun and Creole Flavors. Outdoor activities are centered around Roosevelt Park, which offers basketball courts and ball fields, and Ironwood Park, which has a picnic area and plans for a sensory-friendly playground. Key transportation routes include Broadway and Interstate 94, with downtown Gary 1 mile north and Chicago 31 miles northwest. The nearest emergency room is at Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus, 2 miles away. The Gary Police Department's Real-Time Crime Center, established in 2023, uses technology and community collaboration to help residents contribute to violence reduction efforts.