At a Glance
Median Income
$86,327
$36,124 per capita
Home Value
$465,700
Zillow: $529,449
Median Rent
$1,413/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
411/100K
1,515/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
12.1% smoking rate
How Galt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galt 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
Galt residents earn a median household income of $86,327 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,124. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galt is $465,700 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $529,449. Median rent is $1,413/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Galt reports 411 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,515/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.1% of adults in Galt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galt has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population25,665
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density3,278/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born19.7%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$86,327
Per Capita$36,124
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$465,700
Rent$1,413
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$529,449
Housing Units8,514
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent411/100K
Property1,515/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault298/100K
Burglary167/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking12.1%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation52 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Galt was founded in 1869.
The median home in Galt was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
19.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.