At a Glance
Median Income
$73,438
$30,462 per capita
Home Value
$215,400
Zillow: $260,882
Violent Crime
149/100K
2,707/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.1%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Galway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Galway residents earn a median household income of $73,438 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,462. 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 1,190 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galway is $215,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,882. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Galway reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,707/100K.
Education
48.1% of adults in Galway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galway has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population187
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,438
Per Capita$30,462
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,400
Rent
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$260,882
Housing Units79
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent149/100K
Property2,707/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation837 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.1%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Galway was built in 1938.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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