At a Glance
Median Income
$50,481
$23,066 per capita
Home Value
$104,100
Zillow: $189,240
Median Rent
$898/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
2,656/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
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+
2.7 / 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 $50,481 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,066. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galesburg is $104,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,240. Median rent is $898/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Galesburg reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,656/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.5% of adults in Galesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galesburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,122
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,494/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,481
Per Capita$23,066
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,100
Rent$898
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$189,240
Housing Units928
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property2,656/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary689/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation795 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Galesburg was founded in 1835.
The median home in Galesburg was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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