At a Glance
Median Income
$39,063
$22,725 per capita
Home Value
$243,200
Zillow: $218,170
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.1% smoking rate
How Galestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galestown 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
Galestown residents earn a median household income of $39,063 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,725. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,657 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galestown is $243,200 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,170. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
32.1% of adults in Galestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galestown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,063
Per Capita$22,725
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
B
Home Value$243,200
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$218,170
Housing Units44
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation14 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Galestown was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.