Midtown
Suburban Neighborhood in Gary, Indiana
Lake County 46402, 46407
Move-in-ready homes and fixer uppers
Single-family homes make up most of the housing stock of Midtown with early 20th century ranch and bungalow-style architecture being the most common. The two and three-bedroom homes are in various conditions with some requiring significant repair and renovation and others more move-in ready. A few split-level homes are also present. Prices range from $7,000 to $70,000 for properties in need of investment to $195,000 for turnkey homes.Multi-family properties are rarer, often including larger homes converted into two or three units and a few dedicated units. These sell from about $17,000 to $170,000.
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Revitalized amenities at Roosevelt Park and Ironwood Park
Close to the former Roosevelt High School campus, Roosevelt Park is one of the area’s key outdoor areas. Visitors play pickup basketball on its two courts. The park's three ball fields received irrigation systems in 2024. It is one of several Gary parks included in the city’s “Jewel Park” modernization program, and plans include an outdoor roller rink. On the neighborhood’s southeast side, Ironwood Park has a picnic area with an open field. The city plans to update the park’s playground with sensory-friendly equipment for children with disabilities.
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STEM learning opportunities at Beveridge Elementary
Students in Midtown generally attend the Gary Community School Corporation. Due to financial issues, the state of Indiana assumed direct leadership of the school from 2017 to 2024. The state transferred control back to the district for the 2024-2025 school year.Beveridge Elementary School offers a STEM-focused curriculum and a mentorship program in cooperation with employees at U.S. Steel. Niche grades the school a D, while Gary Middle School earns a D-plus. At West Side Leadership Academy, students can enroll in dual-credit and Advanced Placement courses. The school earns a C-minus grade.
Additional options for education include the 21st Century Charter School, on Washington Street which earns a C-plus grade.
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Breakfast gatherings and ball games in Gary
Special events at J’s Breakfast Club include the weekly Saturday Small Business Spotlights where local business owners share meet with restaurant guests, and Silver Mondays, which have specialized topics for older adults.North of the neighborhood in downtown Gary, the city’s resident baseball team, the Gary SouthShore RailCats, plays at the U.S. Steel Yard ballpark. Situated along the south shore of Lake Michigan, Marquette Park hosts events like the annual Superheroes and Princesses Brunch, where families are encouraged to bring the kids to meet their favorite characters with activities and food from local vendors.
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31 miles to the Chicago Loop
Broadway runs north-south down the middle of the neighborhood and connects to Gary and outlying areas. Interstate 94 is a major highway defining the south end of the area. The neighborhood is about 1 mile south of downtown Gary and 31 miles southeast of Chicago.The area’s nearest emergency room is at Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus, about 2 miles northwest near Grant Street. Residents traveling out of the northwest Indiana area will have to head up to the Windy City to catch flights; Chicago Midway International Airport is about 30 miles northwest of the neighborhood.
Cajun dining, breakfast and groceries on Broadway
Most of Midtown’s dining and shopping options are along Broadway at the center of town. Save More Foods has groceries and everyday needs. On the neighborhood’s east side, Carolina Meat Locker & Grocery and Sam’s Market have a butcher and more groceries options. Dollar General and Family Dollar are nearby as is a CVS near Broadway and 13th Street.J’s Breakfast Club is open for brunch service six days a week and serves chicken and waffles as well as grits with shrimp or catfish. Lo’Shell’s Cajun and Creole Flavors specializes in Louisiana-style soul food, including gumbo, jambalaya and other New Orleans faves. Fast food options on Broadway include Chicago favorite Sharks Fish & Chicken alongside chains like White Castle and Church’s Texas Chicken.
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Crime
Midtown’s overall CAP Index crime score is 5, higher than the national average of 4. However, it scores significantly higher than the national average for violent crimes. The Gary Police Department established the Real-Time Crime Center in 2023 to use technology and community collaboration to help residents contribute to violence reduction efforts.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Gina Ziobro
Gina Ziobro
Listing Leaders Northwest, Inc
(708) 360-7866
187 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$146,000 Price
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Mark Keene
Mark Keene
Responds Quickly(219) 706-4530
58 Total Sales
7 in Midtown
$20K - $118K Price Range
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Kyle Wade
Kyle Wade
Weichert Realtors - Shoreline
(708) 832-6949
159 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$179,900 Price
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Steve Monsma
Steve Monsma
(219) 500-6953
127 Total Sales
6 in Midtown
$33K - $190K Price Range
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Joseph Burdick
Joseph Burdick
Weichert Realtors - Shoreline
(779) 242-2833
125 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$119,000 Price
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Richard Tokarz
Richard Tokarz
Advanced Real Estate, LLC
(219) 501-5437
126 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$20,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Gateway Park
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Buffington Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Jackson Park
- Basketball
- Pool
Tolleston Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Reed Park
Ironwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Roosevelt Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Midtown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Midtown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midtown, Gary sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Midtown, Gary over the last 12 months is $46,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$65,000
Median Sale Price
$46,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$60,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$45,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Last 12 months Home Sales
114
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$55
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,960
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
1947
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,164
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,664
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
12,326
Median Age
41
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$26,912
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,207
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.2%
College Graduates
11.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
% Population in Labor Force
45.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
42''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
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Community forged from steel and focused on creating strong bonds
Tolleston
Quiet community with a history of great industry and soul food
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Renovated older homes convenient to river access and the city’s only hospital
Glen Park
Residential living and career development in Gary’s university park
Aetna
Modest homes just south of Lake Michigan's shores
Black Oak
Gary’s most recently-added neighborhood abuts Hammond and Hard Rock Casino
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