Living in Galva, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galva · Census data 2020–2024
Galva has 2,454 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $52,470 (37% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $83,700, the median rent is $783/month.
Galva at a glance
- Population
- 2,454
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $52,470State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $83,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $783/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Galva a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Galva
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galva the median home value is $83,700, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,037 a month in housing costs.
Galva median household income
The median household income in Galva is $52,470 and the income per person is $30,191. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Galva: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,115
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.38
Galva demographics
- Population
- 2,454
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 1,029
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galva ›
Education in Galva
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Galva have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galva
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Galva vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galva | 2,454 | $52,470 | $83,700 | $783 |
| Bishop Hill | 134 | $56,429 | $102,500 | — |
| La Fayette | 178 | $51,346 | $50,900 | — |
| Kewanee | 11,913 | $50,886 | $73,200 | $797 |
| Altona | 498 | $69,375 | $102,000 | $940 |
| Victoria | 254 | $59,375 | $85,000 | $794 |
| Toulon | 1,485 | $59,167 | $95,500 | $714 |
| Cambridge | 2,128 | $64,979 | $123,100 | $968 |
| Oneida | 719 | $66,791 | $114,100 | $828 |
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What is the median household income in Galva, IL?
The median household income in Galva is $52,470, 37% 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 Galva?
The median home value in Galva is $83,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Galva?
The median gross rent in Galva is $783 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Galva, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Galva?
The median age in Galva is 40.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Galva?
The average commute to work in Galva is 21 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galva?
The unemployment rate in Galva is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galva?
19.6% of adults in Galva 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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