At a Glance
Median Income
$30,750
$17,626 per capita
Home Value
$204,900
Zillow: $407,325
Median Rent
$410/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
1,087/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
73.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
26.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Gallaway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gallaway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gallaway a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gallaway residents earn a median household income of $30,750 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,626. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gallaway is $204,900 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,325. Median rent is $410/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Gallaway reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,087/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.5% of adults in Gallaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gallaway has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population541
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$30,750
Per Capita$17,626
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty26.0%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
C+
Home Value$204,900
Rent$410
Ownership35.4%
Zillow$407,325
Housing Units304
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property1,087/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault155/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation277 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+73.5%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gallaway was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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