There are 19 independent living communities serving Gary, Indiana. This includes 1 community in Gary and 18 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in Indiana range from $20 up to $151, with a mean expenditure running about $68. The per month expense averages about $2,048 and ranges between $602 and $4,521. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $24,576, which is higher than the national average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Gary typically ranges from $1,645 per month to $5,033 per month. The average cost is around $2,692 per month, or around $32,307 yearly.
Gary is a medium sized city in Lake County, Indiana. It is included in the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area. With 85,171 inhabitants residing in the city limits and 567,826 in the encompassing area, it is the 10th largest city in the state. Approximately 27% of the population are 55 and over.
Gary has a medium SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a mean per capita income of $17,000. The average household income is $28,000 compared to the average of $49,000 for the state of Indiana. The current unemployment rate is about 18.77% and the average home price is $87,000, which is less than the state average of $163,500.
Gary has harsh average temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives average levels of precipitation annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Gary has very poor air quality ratings, average water quality, and a very high crime rate.