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More than 200 volunteers surveyed the condition of each property within Gary — 58,235 parcels in all — to help the city evaluate what to do with structures that are abandoned and in disrepair. Find the complete survey results here.

RESULTS OF GARY’S PARCEL SURVEY

What kind of property is it?

Residential properties are found throughout Gary, according to the survey.

  • Residential
  • Other

 Map of Gary, Ind. showing each parcel by property type

Is there a structure on the property?

Approximately 57 percent of all properties in Gary include a structure, such as a house or apartment building.

  • Yes
  • No

 Map showing which parcels in Gary, Ind. have a structure on them

Is the property’s structure vacant?

Slightly more than 79 percent of all properties that include structures in Gary are occupied.

  • Vacant
  • Occupied
  • Not recorded

 Map of Gary, Ind. showing which parcels have vacant structures

In what condition is the property?

The survey found 20,833 properties, or more than 62 percent of those that include structures, are in good or excellent condition.

  • Dangerous
  • Poor
  • Fair
  • Good
  • Excellent
  • Not recorded

 Map of Gary, Ind. showing the property condition for each parcel

Source: City of Gary

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