At a Glance
Median Income
$45,213
$25,294 per capita
Home Value
$89,800
Zillow: $108,393
Median Rent
$719/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
516/100K
3,011/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
19.5% smoking rate
How Galesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galesburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Galesburg residents earn a median household income of $45,213 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,294. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 980 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galesburg is $89,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,393. Median rent is $719/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Galesburg reports 516 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,011/100K. The murder rate is 6.9/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Galesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galesburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population29,653
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,668/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,213
Per Capita$25,294
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$2,449M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,800
Rent$719
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$108,393
Housing Units14,450
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent516/100K
Property3,011/100K
Murder6.9/100K
Assault340/100K
Burglary731/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation769 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute16 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Galesburg was founded in 1837.
The median home in Galesburg was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.