At a Glance
Median Income
$51,458
$24,187 per capita
Home Value
$126,300
Zillow: $256,939
Median Rent
$993/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
18.9% smoking rate
How Galien Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galien's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galien 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
Galien residents earn a median household income of $51,458 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,187. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,096 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galien is $126,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,939. Median rent is $993/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
12.2% of adults in Galien hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galien has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population519
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,266/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,458
Per Capita$24,187
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$9,718M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,300
Rent$993
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$256,939
Housing Units225
Rent Burden35.7%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation688 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute27 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Galien was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.