Living in Galatia, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galatia · Census data 2020–2024
Galatia has 913 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $48,258 (42% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $70,200, the median rent is $912/month.
Galatia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Galatia at a glance
- Population
- 913
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,258State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $70,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $912/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Galatia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 10.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Galatia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galatia the median home value is $70,200, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $912 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $859 a month in housing costs.
Galatia median household income
The median household income in Galatia is $48,258 and the income per person is $28,978. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Galatia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 407
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.4%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.49
Galatia demographics
- Population
- 913
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 366
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galatia ›
Education in Galatia
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Galatia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galatia
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
Galatia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galatia | 913 | $48,258 | $70,200 | $912 |
| Raleigh | 235 | $49,167 | $80,000 | $600 |
| Harrisburg | 8,372 | $43,415 | $84,100 | $760 |
| Thompsonville | 500 | $46,058 | $84,500 | $674 |
| Eldorado | 3,771 | $37,154 | $66,200 | $657 |
| Broughton | 206 | $54,375 | — | — |
| Carrier Mills | 1,634 | $50,729 | $60,100 | $478 |
| Crab Orchard | 394 | $148,906 | — | — |
| Pittsburg | 682 | $53,203 | $129,200 | $1,026 |
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What is the median household income in Galatia, IL?
The median household income in Galatia is $48,258, 42% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Galatia?
The median home value in Galatia is $70,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Galatia?
The median gross rent in Galatia is $912 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Galatia, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Galatia?
The median age in Galatia is 37.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Galatia?
The average commute to work in Galatia is 28 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galatia?
The unemployment rate in Galatia is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galatia?
13.6% of adults in Galatia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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