Gary, IN vs Summerville, SC
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
Summerville
67.5
#1417 nationally
Summerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 13.5). Summerville leads in median household income ($73,712 vs $36,874). Gary leads in walk score (32 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gary, IN | Summerville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.2 (#190) | 67.5 (#1417) |
| Population | 67,652 | 51,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $88,085 | $382,696 |
| Median Household Income | $36,874 | $73,712 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 81 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+14.6 |
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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D+
67.5 Score
Summerville, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$382,696
Population
51,884
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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