Living in Galeton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galeton · Census data 2020–2024
Galeton has 789 residents with a median age of 54. The median household income is $70,298 (10% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $104,500, the median rent is $930/month.
Galeton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Galeton at a glance
- Population
- 789
- Median age
- 54State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $70,298State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $104,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $930/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Galeton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Galeton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galeton the median home value is $104,500, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Galeton median household income
The median household income in Galeton is $70,298 and the income per person is $38,610. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Galeton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 625
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 31.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.84
31.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Galeton has many vacation and second homes.
Galeton demographics
- Population
- 789
- Median age
- 54
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 429
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galeton ›
Education in Galeton
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Galeton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galeton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Galeton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galeton | 789 | $70,298 | $104,500 | $930 |
| Pike | 333 | $52,500 | $179,800 | $1,299 |
| Gaines | 559 | $53,281 | $188,500 | $592 |
| West Branch | 431 | $63,438 | $235,300 | — |
| Hector | 346 | $51,250 | $153,700 | $879 |
| Clymer | 676 | $75,000 | $222,000 | $893 |
| Abbott | 235 | $58,977 | $220,800 | $900 |
| Shippen | 477 | $60,000 | $217,500 | $862 |
| Sabinsville | 164 | $60,625 | $162,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Galeton, PA?
The median household income in Galeton is $70,298, 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Galeton?
The median home value in Galeton is $104,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Galeton?
The median gross rent in Galeton is $930 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Galeton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Galeton?
The median age in Galeton is 54 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Galeton?
The average commute to work in Galeton is 38 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galeton?
The unemployment rate in Galeton is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galeton?
17.9% of adults in Galeton 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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