Living in Galena, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galena · Census data 2020–2024
Galena has 550 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $48,542 (31% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $127,900, the median rent is $856/month.
Galena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Galena at a glance
- Population
- 550
- Median age
- 32.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,542State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $127,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $856/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Galena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $127,900, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,295 a month in housing costs.
Galena median household income
The median household income in Galena is $48,542 and the income per person is $16,175. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Galena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 220
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.64
Galena demographics
- Population
- 550
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galena ›
Education in Galena
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Galena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galena
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Galena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena | 550 | $48,542 | $127,900 | $856 |
| McCord Bend | 138 | $36,250 | $86,000 | $760 |
| Reeds Spring | 1,112 | $56,364 | $185,400 | $872 |
| Crane | 1,760 | $37,132 | $120,800 | $696 |
| Branson West | 536 | $52,656 | $203,100 | — |
| Spokane | 319 | $113,750 | $220,200 | — |
| Kimberling City | 2,476 | $49,692 | $246,500 | $864 |
| Indian Point | 387 | $58,438 | $317,400 | — |
| Highlandville | 950 | $56,786 | $201,000 | $1,014 |
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What is the median household income in Galena, MO?
The median household income in Galena is $48,542, 31% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $127,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Galena?
The median gross rent in Galena is $856 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Galena, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.
What is the median age in Galena?
The median age in Galena is 32.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Galena?
The average commute to work in Galena is 35 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galena?
The unemployment rate in Galena is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galena?
13.6% 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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