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Galax, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Galax city County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,698
Population
813/sq mi density
$41,438
Median Income
$31,429 per capita
$126,800
Home Value
$175,815 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
459
Violent Crime/100K
4,035 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,438 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$126,800
55% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.6%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,169
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$126,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$175,815
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.6%
Owner-Occupied
38.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$765/mo
1 Bedroom
$770/mo
2 Bedroom
$914/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,271/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,481/mo
Census median rent:
$692/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
61.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $126,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $175,815 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $692 |
| FMR Studio | $765 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $770 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $914 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,271 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,481 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,169 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |