The locks of love can be found on the fence of Michael Jacksons family home near Downtown Gary.
Birthplace of the Jackson Five
Downtown Gary has played a major role in history and pop culture by being both a major steel producer and the birthplace of Michael Jackson and the Jackson family. While the neighborhood has witnessed its share of layoffs and restructuring, steel production and the addition of casinos and the RailCats baseball stadium fuel today’s Gary economy and provide meeting spaces for the community. “Gary has a downtown too, but what has helped put it on the map is the Hard Rock Casino, established several years ago; it is right off the expressway, which is convenient too,” says Tish Herrera, a Broker with Baird and Warner Gold Coast in Chicago who lives in the neighboring Whiting area.
Foursquare living found off Broadway
Downtown Gary has opportunities for investors, many of which are mixed-material American Foursquare houses. While limited, turnkey properties, such as brick split levels with original hardwood floors, are also found within the neighborhood. “There are more of your ranch-style homes and then some bi-level homes in Midtown,” says Nakia Dunlap, a Managing Broker and Property Manager of Residential Real Estate for the past nine years. While rental properties comprise the majority of the neighborhood, homes available for purchase list between $19,000 for a three-bedroom home and $214,000 for a three-unit apartment building. Most of these properties were built between the early 1900s and 1950s as housing for steelworkers. While few properties have been remodeled, some new owners treat their homes as a blank canvas ready to be customized. Many of the single-family homes feature backyards primed for a picnic table and personal garden.
Residential streets in Downtown Gary are constructed within a grid system.
The majority of homes in Downtown Gary are rented.
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Broadway bus stops and metro
Traveling across Gary is convenient with Indiana Toll Road, also known as Interstate 90, to the north, Interstate 65, and bus stops along Broadway and Fifth Avenue. Travel out of Gary to Chicago for work and pleasure is also accessible with Adam Benjamin Jr. Metro Center north of Fourth Avenue and Gary International Airport, less than 5 miles away.
Gateway Park in Gary is located outside the metro center.
The Adam Benjamin Jr. Metro Center is a multimodal commuter hub.
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Schools with Ivy Tech connections
Within Gary Community School Consolidation, school-aged children may attend Beveridge Elementary School, which holds a Grade of D from Niche. Starting in sixth grade, students may attend Gary Middle School, which places emphasis on fine arts and also earns a Grade of D from Niche. For high school, students may attend West Side Leadership Academy, where they are offered rigorous classes, including Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit courses. Niche gives this high school a C-minus grade. The 21st Century Charter School at Gary helps students enroll in classes at Ivy Tech Community College, even covering tuition, books and transportation; many students have earned a degree by the time they graduate. Gary Middle College is a public high school that opened in 2011 and is notable for its flexible scheduling and evening classes; this school also has a partnership with Ivy Tech that covers tuition for college courses.
Gary Middle College is a free public 9-12 charter school in Gary, Indiana.
21st Century Charter School of Gary is a public k-12 charter school in Gary.
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ArtHouse welcomes residents and business owners to sharpen their cooking skills.
Broadway businesses to making meals
Connecting to the community outside of the home happens in many ways here. ArtHouse calls itself a “social kitchen,” where residents and business owners experiment with flavors, take classes and increase the cultural vibrancy of Downtown Gary. Save More Food Center, off Broadway, offers discount deals for everyday grocery items, while 3 miles away, Fresh County Market provides a wide selection of produce. Broadway also houses fast food chains such as KFC and local restaurants such as S and G Waffle Shack, where they serve everything from chicken and waffles to shrimp and grits.
Green spaces and Green Link
Downtown Gary’s parks offer open green space, but the most engaging outdoor amenity is the Gary Green Link Trail, an almost 5-mile paved path that follows the Grand Calumet River and extends into the city. Across from City Hall, Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center offers residents a place to exercise indoors when the weather becomes too cold to walk the trails outdoors. The colorful façade of the Gary Public Library and Cultural Center invites people to explore the area’s history or join a local club. Residents continue to appreciate the proximity of their homes to these neighborhood meeting places and work, with the convenience of public transit.
The Gary Green Link Trail Trailhead is off Roosevelt Street.
The Green Link Trail is an almost 5-mile paved path.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Gary
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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Crime Score
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Downtown Gary Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Gary, Gary sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Gary, Gary over the last 12 months is $100,000, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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