Living in The Galena Territory, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Galena Territory · Census data 2020–2024
The Galena Territory has 1,735 residents with a median age of 64. The median household income is $117,548 (41% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $324,700, the median rent is $1,279/month.
The Galena Territory at a glance
- Population
- 1,735
- Median age
- 64State: 39
- Median household income
- $117,548State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $324,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,279/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 96.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is The Galena Territory a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in The Galena Territory
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Galena Territory the median home value is $324,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,279 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,177 a month in housing costs.
The Galena Territory median household income
The median household income in The Galena Territory is $117,548 and the income per person is $78,052. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in The Galena Territory: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,105
- Owner-occupied
- 96.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.9%
- Vacant
- 59.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.05
59.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that The Galena Territory has many vacation and second homes.
The Galena Territory demographics
- Population
- 1,735
- Median age
- 64
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 48.6%
- Households
- 845
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Galena Territory ›
Education in The Galena Territory
56.5% of adults 25 and older in The Galena Territory have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 26.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Galena Territory
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 41.8%
- Drive alone
- 51%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
The Galena Territory vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Galena Territory | 1,735 | $117,548 | $324,700 | $1,279 |
| Galena | 2,931 | $58,689 | $233,200 | $836 |
| Scales Mound | 463 | $69,141 | $155,600 | $831 |
| Elizabeth | 775 | $56,250 | $135,900 | $739 |
| Apple Canyon Lake | 741 | $115,072 | $329,400 | — |
| Hanover | 829 | $42,250 | $89,500 | $705 |
| Bellevue | 2,259 | $79,417 | $216,500 | $843 |
| Hazel Green | 1,204 | $64,688 | $165,700 | $784 |
| St. Donatus | 135 | $44,141 | $203,300 | $1,097 |
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What is the median household income in The Galena Territory, IL?
The median household income in The Galena Territory is $117,548, 41% higher 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 The Galena Territory?
The median home value in The Galena Territory is $324,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in The Galena Territory?
The median gross rent in The Galena Territory is $1,279 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is The Galena Territory, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in The Galena Territory?
The median age in The Galena Territory is 64 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in The Galena Territory?
The average commute to work in The Galena Territory is 28 minutes; 41.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Galena Territory?
The unemployment rate in The Galena Territory is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Galena Territory?
56.5% of adults in The Galena Territory 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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