Gary property tax, in one number.
The typical Gary homeowner pays $915 a year on a $94,700 home. That's above the Lake County rate (0.92%) and above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Bills have eased.The median tax paid went from $940 in 2015 to $914 in 2024 (-3%), while home values changed +65%.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $1,155, versus $823 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 2.4% of the median household income of $38,731.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Cities in Lake County
Gary compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary | $915 | $94,700 | 0.97% |
| Lake County | $2,112 | $230,600 | 0.92% |
| Indiana | $1,614 | $218,200 | 0.74% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Lake County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Lake County0.92% · $2,112
- Munster1.10% · $3,670
- Hobart1.06% · $2,279
- East Chicago1.03% · $1,083
- Hammond1.02% · $1,630
- Lake Station1.02% · $1,399
- Dyer0.98% · $3,163
- Winfield0.97% · $3,957
- Cedar Lake0.95% · $2,688
- St. John0.92% · $3,725
- Crown Point0.90% · $2,660
- Lowell0.89% · $2,197
- Highland0.88% · $2,047
- Will County2.24% · $7,173
- Kankakee County2.21% · $4,266
- Cook County1.91% · $6,191
- Porter County0.83% · $2,326
- Newton County0.77% · $1,323
- Jasper County0.46% · $1,029
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Gary?
The effective rate is about 0.97%. The median homeowner pays $915 a year on a home worth a median $94,700 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $100,000 home in Gary?
About $970 a year, or roughly $81 a month, at Gary's average effective rate of 0.97%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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