What is the rental vacancy rate in Gary, IN?
The rental vacancy rate in Gary, IN is 7.0% (±1.5 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.3% (±0.7 points).
10,589 (±475) homes, 28.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Gary, the rental vacancy rate went from 8.8% in 2015–2019 to 7.0% in 2020–2024 (−1.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 7.0% (±1.5 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.3% (±0.7 points)
- Vacant homes
- 10,589 (±475)
Vacancy in Gary against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Gary | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% (±1.5 points) | 5.1% (±0.9 points) | 5.6% (±0.3 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 10,589 (±475) | 22,306 (±960) | 260,559 (±6,417) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Gary, the rental vacancy rate is higher than in Lake County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Gary
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary | — | 7.0% (±1.5 points) | — |
| Calumet Township | 1.0 mi | 7.0% (±1.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ross | 4.1 mi | 3.6% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Chicago | 4.5 mi | 6.8% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Station | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Hobart Township | 5.3 mi | 4.2% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Griffith | 5.9 mi | 8.8% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart | 6.5 mi | 5.7% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland | 6.5 mi | 10.3% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Station, IN (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winfield | 54.5% (±35.2 points) |
| 2 | Winfield Township | 39.2% (±29.9 points) |
| 3 | Eagle Creek Township | 18.1% (±29.6 points) |
| 4 | Highland | 10.3% (±5.7 points) |
| 5 | Griffith | 8.8% (±6.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Gary | 7.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Calumet Township | 7.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Dyer | 6.8% (±11.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | New Chicago | 6.8% (±10.5 points) |
| 10 | Hobart | 5.7% (±4.5 points) |
| 11 | Hammond | 5.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Whiting | 4.9% (±6.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 31 places in Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gary
Is it hard to find a rental in Gary?
The rental vacancy rate in Gary, IN is 7.0% (±1.5 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Gary tighter than it was?
In Gary, the rental vacancy rate went from 8.8% in 2015–2019 to 7.0% in 2020–2024 (−1.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Gary?
An estimated 10,589 (±475) housing units, 28.0% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gary city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Gary city, Indiana
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