Living in Galena, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galena · Census data 2020–2024
Galena has 1,709 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $134,830 (89% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $467,000, the median rent is $1,229/month.
Galena at a glance
- Population
- 1,709
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $134,830State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $467,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,229/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 92%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Galena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 89% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Home values 117% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Galena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galena the median home value is $467,000, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,229 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,390 a month in housing costs.
Galena median household income
The median household income in Galena is $134,830 and the income per person is $46,672. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Galena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 522
- Owner-occupied
- 92%
- Renter-occupied
- 8%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2013
- Average household size
- 3.32
Galena demographics
- Population
- 1,709
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 515
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galena ›
Education in Galena
54.8% of adults 25 and older in Galena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galena
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Galena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena | 1,709 | $134,830 | $467,000 | $1,229 |
| Sunbury | 8,005 | $108,787 | $374,600 | $1,649 |
| Westerville | 38,645 | $109,404 | $374,500 | $1,364 |
| Huber Ridge | 4,111 | $97,039 | $235,400 | $1,582 |
| Hartford (Croton) | 436 | $54,509 | $153,400 | $1,146 |
| Minerva Park | 2,446 | $130,878 | $311,900 | $2,186 |
| New Albany | 10,896 | $238,250 | $772,100 | $2,355 |
| Centerburg | 1,839 | $76,250 | $246,900 | $834 |
| Delaware | 44,589 | $99,786 | $318,400 | $1,286 |
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What is the median household income in Galena, OH?
The median household income in Galena is $134,830, 89% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $467,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Galena?
The median gross rent in Galena is $1,229 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Galena, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 89% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: home values 117% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Galena?
The median age in Galena is 37.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Galena?
The average commute to work in Galena is 29 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galena?
The unemployment rate in Galena is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galena?
54.8% 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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