Living in Galloway, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galloway · Census data 2020–2024
Galloway has 37,996 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $91,229 (12% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $298,900, the median rent is $1,619/month.
Galloway at a glance
- Population
- 37,996
- Median age
- 41.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $91,229State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $298,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,619/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Galloway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Galloway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galloway the median home value is $298,900, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,619 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,048 a month in housing costs.
Galloway median household income
The median household income in Galloway is $91,229 and the income per person is $42,165. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Galloway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,771
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.43
Galloway demographics
- Population
- 37,996
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 14,335
- Foreign-born
- 15.5%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galloway ›
Education in Galloway
34.1% of adults 25 and older in Galloway have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galloway
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Galloway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galloway | 37,996 | $91,229 | $298,900 | $1,619 |
| Smithville | 9,545 | $77,579 | $279,200 | $1,507 |
| Oceanville | 631 | $168,190 | $253,100 | — |
| Port Republic | 1,076 | $123,438 | $462,100 | $2,031 |
| Absecon Highlands | 1,288 | $84,554 | $334,400 | $1,614 |
| Pomona | 7,995 | $99,118 | $279,000 | $1,082 |
| Absecon | 9,170 | $73,676 | $286,300 | $1,807 |
| Germania | 890 | $127,869 | $351,900 | — |
| New Gretna | 314 | $77,813 | $346,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Galloway, NJ?
The median household income in Galloway is $91,229, 12% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Galloway?
The median home value in Galloway is $298,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Galloway?
The median gross rent in Galloway is $1,619 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Galloway, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Galloway?
The median age in Galloway is 41.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Galloway?
The average commute to work in Galloway is 24 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galloway?
The unemployment rate in Galloway is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galloway?
34.1% of adults in Galloway 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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