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Galestown, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Wicomico County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
77 Population 321/sq mi density
$39,063 Median Income $22,725 per capita
$243,200 Home Value $218,170 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,788 Violent Crime/100K 3,352 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,788 violent crimes/100K (370% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Galestown, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,063
48% below
$22,725 per capita
Home Value
$243,200
14% below
Zillow: $218,170
Violent Crime
1,788/100K
370% above
3,352/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
5% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
52%
Home Value
86%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
470%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Galestown 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

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 4.5% (25% 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.

Safety & Crime

Galestown reports 1,788 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 370% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,352/100K.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population77
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,063
Per Capita$22,725
Unemployment4.5%
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%

Crime

F
Violent1,788/100K
Property3,352/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,977/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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%
Broadband36.0%
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.
29.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.