Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Galena is a small town in Maryland with a population of 766. Residents earn $87,188 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
Based on current data, Galena receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Galena stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Galena is $87,188, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Galena is $273,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Galena enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches, including 13.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,188 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,195 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,221 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,426 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,963 |
| County GDP | $7,154M |
| Restaurants | 178 |
| Healthcare | 197 |
| Retail | 235 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,047 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.48% |
| Commute Time | 45.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $273,100 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $409,366 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,047 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.48% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,662/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.6 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 68 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,070/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3426°N, 75.8787°W |
| County FIPS | 24015 |
Winner: Republican by 30.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.3% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,070/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Restaurants | 178 |
| Retail Stores | 235 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 45.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |