At a Glance
Median Income
$187,656
$55,686 per capita
Home Value
$683,800
Zillow: $665,018
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
11.2% smoking rate
How Galesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galesville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Galesville residents earn a median household income of $187,656 , which is 150% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,686. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,974 business establishments, including 1,302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galesville is $683,800 , 143% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $665,018. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
41.9% of adults in Galesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galesville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,206
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$187,656
Per Capita$55,686
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$69,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
Housing
A+
Home Value$683,800
Rent
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$665,018
Housing Units458
Rent Burden43.5%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+29.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute39 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Galesville was built in 1956.
45.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
There are 1,302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.