Living in Galeville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galeville · Census data 2020–2024
Galeville has 3,962 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $65,352 (24% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $140,100, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Galeville at a glance
- Population
- 3,962
- Median age
- 52.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $65,352State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $140,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Galeville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 13%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Galeville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galeville the median home value is $140,100, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,334 a month in housing costs.
Galeville median household income
The median household income in Galeville is $65,352 and the income per person is $37,006. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Galeville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,166
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 1.85
Galeville demographics
- Population
- 3,962
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 2,112
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galeville ›
Education in Galeville
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Galeville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galeville
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Galeville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galeville | 3,962 | $65,352 | $140,100 | $1,125 |
| Liverpool | 2,695 | $86,932 | $189,600 | $1,219 |
| Solvay | 6,544 | $61,166 | $150,000 | $946 |
| Mattydale | 5,971 | $66,940 | $121,900 | $1,163 |
| Lakeland | 2,322 | $91,563 | $167,900 | $1,213 |
| Lyncourt | 4,095 | $65,269 | $151,800 | $1,114 |
| Westvale | 5,212 | $98,542 | $214,200 | — |
| Syracuse | 146,384 | $47,819 | $138,400 | $1,039 |
| North Syracuse | 6,693 | $71,026 | $163,000 | $995 |
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What is the median household income in Galeville, NY?
The median household income in Galeville is $65,352, 24% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Galeville?
The median home value in Galeville is $140,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Galeville?
The median gross rent in Galeville is $1,125 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Galeville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 13%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Galeville?
The median age in Galeville is 52.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Galeville?
The average commute to work in Galeville is 21 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galeville?
The unemployment rate in Galeville is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galeville?
29.4% of adults in Galeville 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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