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Galax, VA
Virginia · Galax city
Galax is a small city in Virginia with a population of 6,698. Residents earn $41,438 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,698
Population
813/sq mi density
$41,438
Median Income
$31,429 per capita
$126,800
Home Value
$175,815 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
459
Violent Crime/100K
4,035 property/100K
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,438 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Historic Markers Near Galax, VA
3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Galax, VA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Old County Seat | Marker is at the intersection of Greenville Road (Virginia Route 640) and Justice Road (Virginia Route 634), on the right when traveling west on Greenville Road. |
| Galax | Marker is on South Main Street (Virginia Route 89) near the entrance to Felts Park, on the left when traveling south. |
| Carroll County / Grayson County | Area 458 Square Miles / Area 425 Square Miles. Marker is on West Stuart Street west of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. |