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Hillcrest
3536 W Ridge Rd,
Gary,
IN
46408
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About Hillcrest
Experience Gary living at Hillcrest. The 3536 W Ridge Rd location in the Black Oak neighborhood of Gary is perfectly situated for work or play. The professional leasing team will assist you in finding the best floor plan for your lifestyle. At Hillcrest you'll feel right at home.
Hillcrest is an apartment community located in Lake County and the 46408 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Lake Ridge New Technical Schools attendance zone.
3536 W Ridge Rd,
Gary,
IN
46408
Gary, Indiana, sits right on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, giving renters sandy beaches and sweeping views of the Chicago skyline practically in their backyard. As the western gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park, outdoor life here is genuinely spectacular — miles of shoreline, towering dunes, and wooded trails are all within easy reach. Downtown Gary has historic architecture and local dining worth exploring, while neighborhoods like Aetna and Tolleston carry the kind of deep-rooted character that takes generations to build. Indiana University Northwest anchors an academic presence that adds energy to the community year-round.
Gary holds a proud place in music history as the birthplace of the Jackson 5, and the Broadway musical "The Music Man" famously put the city's name in lights back in 1957. Commuters love the South Shore Line, which connects directly to downtown Chicago in under an hour.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.2 mi |
Hillcrest is within 10 minutes or 3.4 miles from Indiana University, Northwest. It is also near Ivy Tech. C.C., Northwest and Purdue University Calumet.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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Walkability Near Hillcrest
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.