Living in Galesburg, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galesburg · Census data 2020–2024
Galesburg has 2,023 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $52,153 (28% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $120,800, the median rent is $903/month.
Galesburg at a glance
- Population
- 2,023
- Median age
- 39.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $52,153State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $120,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $903/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Galesburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Galesburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galesburg the median home value is $120,800, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, which is 37.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $956 a month in housing costs.
Galesburg median household income
The median household income in Galesburg is $52,153 and the income per person is $25,626. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Galesburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 895
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.49
Galesburg demographics
- Population
- 2,023
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 774
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galesburg ›
Education in Galesburg
10% of adults 25 and older in Galesburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galesburg
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Galesburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | 2,023 | $52,153 | $120,800 | $903 |
| Augusta | 776 | $59,500 | $140,600 | $748 |
| Comstock Northwest | 5,391 | $73,475 | $261,100 | $1,080 |
| Climax | 723 | $85,313 | $208,500 | $833 |
| Richland | 1,098 | $95,104 | $289,300 | $1,375 |
| Eastwood | 6,669 | $53,977 | $160,600 | $1,065 |
| South Gull Lake | 1,801 | $188,750 | — | $335 |
| Scotts | 237 | $67,054 | $135,500 | — |
| Parchment | 2,008 | $72,798 | $184,000 | $1,045 |
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What is the median household income in Galesburg, MI?
The median household income in Galesburg is $52,153, 28% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Galesburg?
The median home value in Galesburg is $120,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Galesburg?
The median gross rent in Galesburg is $903 per month, about 37.3% of household income.
Is Galesburg, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
What is the median age in Galesburg?
The median age in Galesburg is 39.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Galesburg?
The average commute to work in Galesburg is 22 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galesburg?
The unemployment rate in Galesburg is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galesburg?
10% of adults in Galesburg 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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