At a Glance
Median Income
$87,188
$42,195 per capita
Home Value
$273,100
Zillow: $425,730
Median Rent
$850/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
15.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galena a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Galena residents earn a median household income of $87,188 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,195. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,963 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galena is $273,100 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,730. Median rent is $850/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
34.3% of adults in Galena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galena has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population766
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density2,070/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,188
Per Capita$42,195
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$273,100
Rent$850
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$425,730
Housing Units361
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,662/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation68 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute45 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Galena was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.