Gary, IN vs Niagara Falls, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gary
78.2
#190 nationally
Niagara Falls
78.8
#160 nationally
Niagara Falls leads in walk score (51 vs 32). Niagara Falls leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 27.4 min). Niagara Falls leads in median household income ($45,932 vs $36,874).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gary, IN | Niagara Falls, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.2 (#190) | 78.8 (#160) |
| Population | 67,652 | 47,599 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $88,085 | $175,991 |
| Median Household Income | $36,874 | $45,932 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 81 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+14.9 |
C+
78.2 Score
Gary, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$88,085
Population
67,652
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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C+
78.8 Score
Niagara Falls, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$175,991
Population
47,599
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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