Living in Galien, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galien · Census data 2020–2024
Galien has 470 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $45,221 (38% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $138,100, the median rent is $981/month.
Galien is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Galien at a glance
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 35.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $45,221State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $138,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $981/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Galien a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Galien
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galien the median home value is $138,100, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $981 per month, which is 44.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Galien median household income
The median household income in Galien is $45,221 and the income per person is $22,557. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Galien: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 202
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.39
Galien demographics
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 197
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galien ›
Education in Galien
9.5% of adults 25 and older in Galien have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galien
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Galien vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galien | 470 | $45,221 | $138,100 | $981 |
| Three Oaks | 1,503 | $66,985 | $215,700 | $1,074 |
| New Troy | 413 | $56,776 | $167,600 | $1,086 |
| New Carlisle | 1,998 | $66,824 | $186,700 | $1,231 |
| Hudson Lake | 1,347 | $98,253 | $241,200 | — |
| Buchanan | 4,223 | $56,163 | $154,300 | $903 |
| Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert | 1,459 | $83,204 | $343,000 | $1,021 |
| Chain-O-Lakes | 490 | $88,018 | $266,800 | — |
| Bridgman | 2,077 | $66,603 | $238,400 | $1,008 |
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What is the median household income in Galien, MI?
The median household income in Galien is $45,221, 38% 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 Galien?
The median home value in Galien is $138,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Galien?
The median gross rent in Galien is $981 per month, about 44.1% of household income.
Is Galien, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Galien?
The median age in Galien is 35.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Galien?
The average commute to work in Galien is 30 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galien?
The unemployment rate in Galien is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galien?
9.5% of adults in Galien 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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