Gary City is a small town of 276 in Texas, with a median household income of $29,063
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gary City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gary City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gary City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.1
Gary City's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gary City costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gary City, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$533
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Gary City's violent crime rate is 349.2 per 100,000 residents
— 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
349.2 /100k
Property Crime
1224.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gary City is served primarily by GARY ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gary City, TX
National Avg
School District
GARY ISD
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gary City sees average highs of 56.8°F in January
and 92.4°F in July,
with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Gary City's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gary City roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $533/month.
Gary City's violent crime rate is 349.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1224.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gary City are operated by GARY ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gary City, TX has a population of 276, a median household income of $29,063, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Gary City averages 56.8°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gary City, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75643.
The population of Gary City, Texas is 276 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gary City: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $29,063, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gary City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.