At a Glance
Median Income
$131,324
$46,170 per capita
Home Value
$422,400
Zillow: $647,432
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.5%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
11.1% 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+
5.0 / 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 $131,324 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,170. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 573 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galena is $422,400 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $647,432. Median rent is $1,240/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
50.5% of adults in Galena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galena has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,427
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$131,324
Per Capita$46,170
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$910M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$422,400
Rent$1,240
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$647,432
Housing Units364
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation934 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.5%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Galena was built in 2002.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.