Galeton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Potter County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
822 Population 647/sq mi density
$67,521 Median Income $35,417 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $139,246 Zillow
$926 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,521 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $926/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Galeton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,521
10% below
$35,417 per capita
Home Value
$107,800
62% below
Zillow: $139,246
Median Rent
$926/mo
20% below
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
842/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Galeton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Galeton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
38%
Rent
80%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Galeton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Galeton residents earn a median household income of $67,521 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,417. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 466 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Galeton is $107,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,246. Median rent is $926/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Galeton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 842/100K.

Education

17.5% of adults in Galeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Galeton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population822
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density647/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,521
Per Capita$35,417
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,800
Rent$926
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$139,246
Housing Units612
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property842/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,388/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation1,313 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute37 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Galeton was founded in 1810.
The median home in Galeton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.