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215 POLK ST

GARY, IN 46402
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,024 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,746 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt)
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Beveridge Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
M
Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming ArtsD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46402These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.174
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.41%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,584
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.798 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$29,280
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$41,733
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

215 Polk St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Gary 46402
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Lake County

How it measures up in Gary 46402

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46402.

Living area2,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,476 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size3,746 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 215 Polk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46402Lake County
Living areabigger than2,024 ft²77% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,746 ft²10% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than191625% of homes5% of homes

About 215 Polk St

How big is 215 Polk St, Gary, IN?

215 Polk St, Gary, IN has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,024 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 215 Polk St, Gary, IN built?

215 Polk St, Gary, IN was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 215 Polk St, Gary, IN?

215 Polk St, Gary, IN is assigned to Beveridge Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; West Side Leadership Academy (high), rated F; Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming Arts (middle), rated D+. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 215 Polk St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46402?

Among the 2,090 homes in Gary 46402, it is bigger than 77% of them (2,024 ft² against a typical 1,476 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,746 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1916 against a typical 1923). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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