Living in Galena, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galena · Census data 2020–2024
Galena has 2,754 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $49,006 (34% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $78,500, the median rent is $692/month.
Galena at a glance
- Population
- 2,754
- Median age
- 46.6State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $49,006State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $78,500State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $692/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Galena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Galena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galena the median home value is $78,500, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,098 a month in housing costs.
Galena median household income
The median household income in Galena is $49,006 and the income per person is $26,064. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Galena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,431
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 18.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.31
Galena demographics
- Population
- 2,754
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 1,171
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galena ›
Education in Galena
19% of adults 25 and older in Galena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galena
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Galena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena | 2,754 | $49,006 | $78,500 | $692 |
| Riverton | 769 | $90,365 | $144,000 | — |
| Lowell | 278 | $90,806 | $103,600 | $1,008 |
| Grand Falls Plaza | 168 | $59,583 | $250,000 | $1,563 |
| Loma Linda | 1,239 | $92,292 | $275,700 | $879 |
| Baxter Springs | 3,855 | $51,404 | $92,900 | $754 |
| Shoal Creek Drive | 485 | $99,583 | $136,300 | — |
| Joplin | 52,593 | $52,097 | $168,300 | $962 |
| Redings Mill | 107 | $72,500 | $165,600 | $688 |
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What is the median household income in Galena, KS?
The median household income in Galena is $49,006, 34% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Galena?
The median home value in Galena is $78,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Galena?
The median gross rent in Galena is $692 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Galena, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Galena?
The median age in Galena is 46.6 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Galena?
The average commute to work in Galena is 19 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galena?
The unemployment rate in Galena is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galena?
19% of adults in Galena 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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