Living in Galestown, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galestown · Census data 2020–2024
Galestown has 114 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median home value is $246,400.
Galestown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Galestown at a glance
- Population
- 114
- Median age
- 42.1State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $246,400State: $419,900
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Galestown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Galestown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galestown the median home value is $246,400, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,225 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Galestown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 53
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 24.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.85
Galestown demographics
- Population
- 114
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 40
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galestown ›
Education in Galestown
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Galestown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galestown
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Galestown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galestown | 114 | — | $246,400 | — |
| Sharptown | 874 | $85,938 | $192,500 | $1,185 |
| Bethel | 375 | $99,375 | $294,700 | — |
| Mardela Springs | 493 | $64,432 | $247,200 | $1,364 |
| Laurel | 4,152 | $48,644 | $230,300 | $1,056 |
| Blades | 1,071 | $56,875 | $227,900 | $1,012 |
| Vienna | 382 | $100,313 | $229,400 | $1,731 |
| Seaford | 8,485 | $54,016 | $224,300 | $1,176 |
| Hurlock | 2,819 | $58,511 | $202,700 | $755 |
More for people moving to Galestown
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What is the average home price in Galestown?
The median home value in Galestown is $246,400, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
Is Galestown, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Galestown?
The median age in Galestown is 42.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Galestown?
The average commute to work in Galestown is 31 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galestown?
The unemployment rate in Galestown is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galestown?
24.6% of adults in Galestown 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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