Living in Galway, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galway · Census data 2020–2024
Galway has 172 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $82,500 (4% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $246,400, the median rent is $1,438/month.
Galway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Galway at a glance
- Population
- 172
- Median age
- 40.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $82,500State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $246,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,438/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Galway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Galway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galway the median home value is $246,400, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,438 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,830 a month in housing costs.
Galway median household income
The median household income in Galway is $82,500 and the income per person is $32,931. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Galway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 76
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.39
Galway demographics
- Population
- 172
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 72
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galway ›
Education in Galway
59.8% of adults 25 and older in Galway have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galway
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Galway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | 172 | $82,500 | $246,400 | $1,438 |
| Hagaman | 1,044 | $63,125 | $203,800 | $917 |
| Broadalbin | 1,819 | $107,557 | $164,300 | $992 |
| Ballston Spa | 5,027 | $101,667 | $308,200 | $1,122 |
| North Ballston Spa | 1,299 | $91,140 | $239,200 | $1,641 |
| Milton | 4,450 | $94,982 | $354,700 | $1,873 |
| Amsterdam | 18,166 | $56,178 | $137,900 | $1,006 |
| Fort Johnson | 364 | $64,167 | $163,800 | $1,088 |
| East Glenville | 11,914 | $96,588 | $296,200 | $1,470 |
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What is the median household income in Galway, NY?
The median household income in Galway is $82,500, 4% 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 Galway?
The median home value in Galway is $246,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Galway?
The median gross rent in Galway is $1,438 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Galway, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Galway?
The median age in Galway is 40.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Galway?
The average commute to work in Galway is 25 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galway?
The unemployment rate in Galway is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galway?
59.8% of adults in Galway 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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