Living in Galva, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galva · Census data 2020–2024
Galva has 1,002 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $91,167 (23% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $206,700, the median rent is $924/month.
Galva is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Galva at a glance
- Population
- 1,002
- Median age
- 44.3State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $91,167State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $206,700State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $924/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Galva a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Kansas median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Galva
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galva the median home value is $206,700, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,461 a month in housing costs.
Galva median household income
The median household income in Galva is $91,167 and the income per person is $41,652. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Galva: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 454
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.25
Galva demographics
- Population
- 1,002
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 446
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galva ›
Education in Galva
27.2% of adults 25 and older in Galva have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galva
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 87.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Galva vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galva | 1,002 | $91,167 | $206,700 | $924 |
| Canton | 706 | $70,729 | $128,200 | $925 |
| McPherson | 13,995 | $77,529 | $211,700 | $925 |
| Elyria | 307 | $158,161 | $426,400 | — |
| Moundridge | 1,628 | $67,500 | $177,800 | $561 |
| Lehigh | 182 | $78,542 | $85,000 | $1,031 |
| Goessel | 600 | $50,417 | $103,000 | $850 |
| Lindsborg | 3,792 | $81,250 | $188,000 | $1,022 |
| Inman | 1,325 | $59,250 | $149,000 | $960 |
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What is the median household income in Galva, KS?
The median household income in Galva is $91,167, 23% higher 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 Galva?
The median home value in Galva is $206,700, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Galva?
The median gross rent in Galva is $924 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Galva, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Kansas median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Galva?
The median age in Galva is 44.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Galva?
The average commute to work in Galva is 17 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galva?
The unemployment rate in Galva is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galva?
27.2% 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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