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Galena, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska
Galena, AK
At a Glance
How Galena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Galena a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Galena residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,739. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galena is $96,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Galena reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,348/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Galena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galena has an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.