Living in Galveston, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galveston · Census data 2020–2024
Galveston has 1,363 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $56,927 (21% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $130,300, the median rent is $633/month.
Galveston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Galveston at a glance
- Population
- 1,363
- Median age
- 48.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $56,927State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $130,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $633/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Galveston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Galveston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galveston the median home value is $130,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $633 per month, which is 14.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $994 a month in housing costs.
Galveston median household income
The median household income in Galveston is $56,927 and the income per person is $34,112. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Galveston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 784
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.91
Galveston demographics
- Population
- 1,363
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 714
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galveston ›
Education in Galveston
16% of adults 25 and older in Galveston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galveston
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 92.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Galveston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston | 1,363 | $56,927 | $130,300 | $633 |
| Cassville | 279 | $72,269 | $163,700 | — |
| Miami | 409 | $78,750 | — | $905 |
| Grissom AFB | 2,977 | $55,104 | $79,000 | $878 |
| Walton | 827 | $45,660 | $98,600 | $633 |
| Bunker Hill | 940 | $52,973 | $91,600 | $686 |
| Onward | 202 | $78,125 | — | — |
| Kokomo | 59,122 | $55,360 | $137,400 | $939 |
| Deer Creek | 183 | $60,625 | $111,900 | — |
More for people moving to Galveston
Galveston ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Galveston: FAQ
What is the median household income in Galveston, IN?
The median household income in Galveston is $56,927, 21% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Galveston?
The median home value in Galveston is $130,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Galveston?
The median gross rent in Galveston is $633 per month, about 14.1% of household income.
Is Galveston, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Galveston?
The median age in Galveston is 48.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Galveston?
The average commute to work in Galveston is 25 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galveston?
The unemployment rate in Galveston is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galveston?
16% of adults in Galveston 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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