Gallitzin, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Gallitzin is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,460. Residents earn $56,600 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,460 Population 2,056/sq mi density
$56,600 Median Income $31,229 per capita
$88,300 Home Value
$691 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
107 Violent Crime/100K 803 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,600 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K (72% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,600
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,300
69% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 107/100K
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.8%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $691
41% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

How Gallitzin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,460
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,056/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,600
Per Capita$31,229
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,300
Rent$691
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent107/100K
Property803/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation2,224 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+85.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Libraries14

Is Gallitzin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gallitzin receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Gallitzin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gallitzin is $56,600, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gallitzin is $88,300, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $691 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Gallitzin is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 803 per 100,000, 59% below the national average.

Education

14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Gallitzin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches, including 79.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Gallitzin has a population of 1,460 with a density of 2,056 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%).

Population

1,460
Total Population
2,056
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Gallitzin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gallitzin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gallitzin is $56,600, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Gallitzin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,600
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,229
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Gallitzin is $88,300, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $691 (41% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,300
69% below US avg
Median List Price$89,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$89,000
$/Sq Ft$84
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio93.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$691
41% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.27%

Health Metrics: Gallitzin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.7%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access85.1%
Healthcare Facilities471
Gallitzin has a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents, 72% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 803 per 100,000 (59% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Gallitzin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent107.0/100K
72% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery53.5/100K
Assault53.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property802.6/100K
59% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft802.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Gallitzin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall79.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density2,056/sq mi
Coordinates40.4810°N, 78.5546°W
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
56% below US avg
High School+85.8%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2,056/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Work from Home4.3%

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