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The Galena Territory, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jo Daviess County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,644 Population 149/sq mi density
$112,386 Median Income $73,751 per capita
$311,000 Home Value $300,300 Zillow
$1,148 Median Rent 44.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
30 Violent Crime/100K 866 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,386 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$311,000 home value, $1,148/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.4% bachelor's degree or higher

The Galena Territory, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,386
50% above
$73,751 per capita
Home Value
$311,000
10% above
Zillow: $300,300
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
1% below
44.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
30/100K
92% below
866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.4%
76% above
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How The Galena Territory Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows The Galena Territory's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
150%
Home Value
110%
Rent
99%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
176%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is The Galena Territory a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

The Galena Territory residents earn a median household income of $112,386 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,751. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 742 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in The Galena Territory is $311,000 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,300. Median rent is $1,148/month, with 44.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

The Galena Territory reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 866/100K.

Education

59.4% of adults in The Galena Territory hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% above the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

The Galena Territory has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,644
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,386
Per Capita$73,751
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$311,000
Rent$1,148
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$300,300
Housing Units2,122
Rent Burden44.1%

Crime

F
Violent30/100K
Property866/100K

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,364/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation987 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.4%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+30.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in The Galena Territory was built in 1993.
35.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.