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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$243,200
14% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
91.7%
40% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
44
Median year built: 1952
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$243,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$218,170
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
91.7%
Owner-Occupied
8.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1952
Average age of housing stock: 74 years
Homeownership Rate
91.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $243,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,170 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 91.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 91.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 44 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
| Rent Burden | 30.3% |