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Galena, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Cecil County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
766
Population
2,070/sq mi density
$87,188
Median Income
$42,195 per capita
$273,100
Home Value
$409,366 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
436
Violent Crime/100K
2,462 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,188 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$273,100 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
436 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$273,100
3% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
361
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$273,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$409,366
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.3%
Owner-Occupied
34.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$850/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $273,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $409,366 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 361 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |