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East Galesburg, IL
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East Galesburg, IL
At a Glance
How East Galesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Galesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Galesburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Galesburg residents earn a median household income of $65,750 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,719. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 980 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Galesburg is $106,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,639. Median rent is $791/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
East Galesburg reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,282/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in East Galesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Galesburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.