Living in Galesburg, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galesburg · Census data 2020–2024
Galesburg has 29,481 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $48,297 (42% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $96,400, the median rent is $801/month.
Galesburg at a glance
- Population
- 29,481
- Median age
- 40.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,297State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $96,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $801/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Galesburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Galesburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galesburg the median home value is $96,400, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $801 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,095 a month in housing costs.
Galesburg median household income
The median household income in Galesburg is $48,297 and the income per person is $27,222. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Galesburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,156
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.04
Galesburg demographics
- Population
- 29,481
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 12,628
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galesburg ›
Education in Galesburg
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Galesburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galesburg
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Galesburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | 29,481 | $48,297 | $96,400 | $801 |
| East Galesburg | 713 | $79,333 | $123,700 | $1,046 |
| Henderson | 284 | $57,875 | $111,100 | $679 |
| Knoxville | 3,211 | $82,863 | $145,300 | $623 |
| Wataga | 710 | $62,917 | $97,600 | $636 |
| Cameron | 280 | $92,167 | $111,300 | — |
| Abingdon | 3,443 | $61,653 | $99,600 | $732 |
| North Henderson | 191 | $74,231 | $66,700 | — |
| Rio | 205 | $72,500 | $115,600 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Galesburg, IL?
The median household income in Galesburg is $48,297, 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 Galesburg?
The median home value in Galesburg is $96,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Galesburg?
The median gross rent in Galesburg is $801 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Galesburg, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Galesburg?
The median age in Galesburg is 40.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Galesburg?
The average commute to work in Galesburg is 17 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galesburg?
The unemployment rate in Galesburg is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galesburg?
19.7% of adults in Galesburg 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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