Living in Galion, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galion · Census data 2020–2024
Galion has 10,339 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $52,176 (27% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $112,700, the median rent is $803/month.
Galion at a glance
- Population
- 10,339
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $52,176State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $112,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $803/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 58.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Galion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Galion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galion the median home value is $112,700, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $803 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,060 a month in housing costs.
Galion median household income
The median household income in Galion is $52,176 and the income per person is $27,978. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Galion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,175
- Owner-occupied
- 58.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.4%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.25
Galion demographics
- Population
- 10,339
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 4,518
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galion ›
Education in Galion
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Galion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galion
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Galion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galion | 10,339 | $52,176 | $112,700 | $803 |
| Crestline | 4,470 | $51,766 | $104,600 | $735 |
| Iberia | 499 | $80,179 | $209,500 | — |
| North Robinson | 219 | $53,393 | $93,000 | $713 |
| Candlewood Lake | 1,053 | $87,159 | $324,200 | — |
| Ontario | 6,667 | $68,539 | $174,500 | $1,093 |
| Sulphur Springs | 228 | $34,375 | $96,700 | — |
| Bucyrus | 11,594 | $54,349 | $128,600 | $765 |
| Lexington | 4,774 | $52,196 | $192,300 | $772 |
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What is the median household income in Galion, OH?
The median household income in Galion is $52,176, 27% lower 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 Galion?
The median home value in Galion is $112,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Galion?
The median gross rent in Galion is $803 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Galion, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Galion?
The median age in Galion is 42.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Galion?
The average commute to work in Galion is 27 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galion?
The unemployment rate in Galion is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galion?
14.7% of adults in Galion 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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