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Galena, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Morrow County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,427 Population 825/sq mi density
$131,324 Median Income $46,170 per capita
$422,400 Home Value $631,379 Zillow
$1,240 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 2,146 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$131,324 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$422,400 home value, $1,240/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Galena, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$131,324
75% above
$46,170 per capita
Home Value
$422,400
50% above
Zillow: $631,379
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
7% above
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
81% below
2,146/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.5%
50% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
175%
Home Value
150%
Rent
107%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
150%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Galena a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
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 1.6% (56% 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 $631,379. 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.

Safety & Crime

Galena reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,146/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,427
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$131,324
Per Capita$46,170
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$910M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$422,400
Rent$1,240
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$631,379
Housing Units364
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property2,146/100K

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.