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Galestown, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Galestown is a small town in Maryland with a population of 77. Residents earn $39,063 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
77 Population 321/sq mi density
$39,063 Median Income $22,725 per capita
$243,200 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,063 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$243,200 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,063
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $243,200
14% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.1%
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.9%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

How Galestown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population77
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,063
Per Capita$22,725
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$7,088M
Commute26 min

Housing

B
Home Value$243,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units44
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Uninsured9.3%
Smoking16.1%
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation14 ft (4 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband36.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Is Galestown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Galestown receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Galestown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Galestown is $39,063, 48% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Galestown is $243,200, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Galestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Galestown has a population of 77 with a density of 321 people per square mile. The median age is 56.9 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%), with 2.6% Hispanic, 2.6% Black.

Population

77
Total Population
321
People / sq mi
56.9yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.6%
Female 58.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Galestown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Galestown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Galestown is $39,063, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Galestown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,063
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,725
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
IRS Avg AGI$62,318

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,657
County GDP$7,088M

Business (County)

Restaurants209
Healthcare362
Retail333
Manufacturing67

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,389
3% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.2 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Galestown is $243,200, 14% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$243,200
14% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.7%
Housing Units44
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,389
3% below US avg
Effective Rate1.39%
In Galestown, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.3% of residents lack health insurance. 16.1% are current smokers. 23.0% report depression. 24.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Galestown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.9%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity24.8%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep38.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured9.3%
8% above US avg
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits60.4%
Premature Death9,977/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access72.7%
Healthcare Facilities362
Galestown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall12.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation14 ft (4 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates38.5626°N, 75.7158°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS24045
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.5-point margin. 36.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.5%
D 46.1%

Winner: Republican by 5.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.1%
5% below US avg
High School+96.4%
Graduate Degree+6.9%
School Test Score5.85
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density321/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access36.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities362
Restaurants209
Retail Stores333

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.2 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

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