At a Glance
Median Income
$108,173
$130,641 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $139,801
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
15.5% 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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Galt residents earn a median household income of $108,173 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $130,641. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,185 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galt is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,801. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
45.8% of adults in Galt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galt has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density562/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born23.9%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,173
Per Capita$130,641
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,978M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$139,801
Housing Units61
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation635 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute42 min
Broadband62.1%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Galt was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
23.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.