Ross
Suburban Neighborhood in Gary, Indiana
Lake County 46319, 46408
Transportation options
Interstate 65 is a short drive east that leads to other northwest Indiana suburbs. It’s between a 45-minute to an hour commute into downtown Chicago. “To be truthful, it’s not bad because not as many people from northwest Indiana commute into downtown as do the Illinois suburbs,” Moon says. The South Shore commuter train line goes into downtown with the closest stations in East Chicago or Gary. There are plans to expand the rail south to Munster, Hammond and Dyer, all west of Ross. “That should open in a year and make the trip to a train station easier,” he adds. The Griffith-Merrillville Airport is also located close to the neighborhood. The airport was initially designed for smaller aircraft. In December of 2023, the airport was purchased by Gary/Chicago International Airport. This could lead to improvement and expansion at the airport in the future.The occasional new house
Minimal Traditional, ranch-style and split-level houses from the 1920s through the ‘70s, with the price range between $120,000 and $250,000 for single-family homes. Since houses are not built as close together as in more dense suburbs, some homes are on bigger lots, up to an acre or two. Homes built within the past 30 years have up to 4,000 square feet and are priced between $350,000 and $400,000. Seventy-two percent of the people living in Ross own their homes.Brews and Asian fusion
One of the neighborhood hangouts is Wildrose Brewing, which is in a large warehouse and is the brainchild of five friends who decided to turn their fun hobby into a business. Some of the unique flavors and names of the beers include S’Morey Povich, a chocolate porter with graham crackers and caramel. Food is also served with pizza, sandwiches and tacos. It may be a little out of the way of the neighborhood, but Asparagus is an Asian fusion Thai restaurant in Ross Township proper. “It’s more of a special occasion and fine dining place,” Moon says. “It’s in the top 10 of my favorite restaurants in northwest Indiana.” For something more casual and perhaps more messy, Big Daddy’s Barbecue started over 15 years ago as an option at the Market City Flea Market in Gary, which led to the restaurant's opening on Cleveland Street. ALDI is located near the intersection of Ridge Road and Colfax Street for more than just a few grocery items. Family Dollar is also available for a quick stop.
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“New Tech” school chain
For those who choose to attend public school, the youngest might attend Longfellow New Tech Elementary School parents can use links on the school’s website to check their child’s performance or even report an absence. The school is rated a C-minus on Niche. Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is rated a C-minus. Calumet New Tech High School has a 95% graduation rate and is rated a C-plus. All schools are in the Lake Ridge New Tech Schools District. Gary Lighthouse Charter School is a private option with K-12 classes and a C grade on Niche.A portion of a trail makes a Ross appearance
While there is a lot of greenery in the neighborhood, which leads to houses being situated on more land, there’s no official park. However, some of the Oak Savannah Bike Trail goes through the neighborhood’s southern end. The trail runs from Hobart and Griffith and is nearly 18 miles round-trip. It’s a paved surface that is also ideal for walkers and joggers. Dogs are also allowed if they are on a leash.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Drake Phillips
Drake Phillips
(219) 440-6576
35 Total Sales
1 in Ross
$247,500 Price
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Debra Hull
Debra Hull
Brokerworks Group
(708) 726-9931
21 Total Sales
1 in Ross
$145,000 Price
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Estela Lopez
Estela Lopez
McColly Real Estate
(219) 501-4036
175 Total Sales
6 in Ross
$18K - $256K Price Range
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Mary Aaron
Mary Aaron
Responds QuicklyMcColly Real Estate
(219) 217-1958
44 Total Sales
3 in Ross
$105K - $158K Price Range
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Jeff McCormick
Jeff McCormick
McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
(219) 491-2854
730 Total Sales
11 in Ross
$40K - $295K Price Range
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Randy Hoyle
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Randy Hoyle
Randall Hoyle
(219) 244-5445
76 Total Sales
3 in Ross
$75K - $191K Price Range
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
Panther Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Central Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Cheever Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
South Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Oak Ridge Prairie & Oak Savannah Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Indiana Dunes National Park
- Bike Trails
- Camping
- Fishing
Spring Park
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ross | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ross Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ross, Gary sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Ross, Gary over the last 12 months is $148,500, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$174,950
Median Sale Price
$148,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$165,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$113
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,267
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,396
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,031
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,982
Median Age
41
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,715
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,210
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
12.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
42''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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