At a Glance
Median Income
$68,686
$35,672 per capita
Home Value
$127,000
Zillow: $273,199
Median Rent
$966/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
805/100K
3,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Galeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galeville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Galeville residents earn a median household income of $68,686 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,672. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,898 business establishments, including 1,173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galeville is $127,000 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,199. Median rent is $966/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Galeville reports 805 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 112% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,982/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Galeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galeville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,200
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density3,360/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,686
Per Capita$35,672
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$42,500M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,335
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,000
Rent$966
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$273,199
Housing Units2,021
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent805/100K
Property3,982/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation417 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Galeville was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 1,173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.