At a Glance
Median Income
$45,377
$27,519 per capita
Home Value
$100,900
Zillow: $167,402
Median Rent
$741/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
5,570/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Galion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galion a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Galion residents earn a median household income of $45,377 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,519. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 948 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galion is $100,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,402. Median rent is $741/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Galion reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,570/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Galion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galion has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,358
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,394/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,377
Per Capita$27,519
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$1,760M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,900
Rent$741
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$167,402
Housing Units5,289
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property5,570/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault88/100K
Burglary1,185/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,157 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Galion was founded in 1831.
The median home in Galion was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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