At a Glance
Median Income
$65,750
$41,719 per capita
Home Value
$106,000
Zillow: $154,639
Median Rent
$791/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Galesburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.5% (31% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population676
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,750
Per Capita$41,719
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$2,449M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,000
Rent$791
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$154,639
Housing Units320
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation732 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in East Galesburg was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.