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Galena, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
565
Population
32/sq mi density
$86,250
Median Income
$49,739 per capita
$96,300
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$1,250
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
26°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
871
Violent Crime/100K
2,348 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, $1,250/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$96,300
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
350
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$96,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$435,931
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.0%
Owner-Occupied
27.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,194/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,467/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,941/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,304/mo
Census median rent:
$1,250/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
16.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
47% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $96,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,931 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,250 |
| FMR Studio | $1,061 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,194 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,467 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,941 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,304 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 350 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 16.3% |