Living in New Galilee, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Galilee · Census data 2020–2024
New Galilee has 320 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $47,188 (39% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $126,600, the median rent is $728/month.
New Galilee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Galilee at a glance
- Population
- 320
- Median age
- 36.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $47,188State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $126,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $728/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is New Galilee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Galilee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Galilee the median home value is $126,600, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $728 per month, which is 37.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.
New Galilee median household income
The median household income in New Galilee is $47,188 and the income per person is $27,409. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in New Galilee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 155
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.30
New Galilee demographics
- Population
- 320
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 137
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Galilee ›
Education in New Galilee
13.6% of adults 25 and older in New Galilee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Galilee
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
New Galilee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Galilee | 320 | $47,188 | $126,600 | $728 |
| Darlington | 299 | $65,750 | $141,300 | $775 |
| Big Beaver | 1,843 | $71,678 | $186,100 | $975 |
| Enon Valley | 458 | $76,250 | $115,800 | $725 |
| New Beaver | 1,343 | $61,417 | $135,600 | $700 |
| Koppel | 759 | $76,250 | $106,500 | $900 |
| Little Beaver | 1,048 | $60,938 | $153,000 | $671 |
| Wampum | 502 | $48,929 | $115,000 | $611 |
| West Mayfield | 1,332 | $54,731 | $136,800 | $968 |
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What is the median household income in New Galilee, PA?
The median household income in New Galilee is $47,188, 39% 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 New Galilee?
The median home value in New Galilee is $126,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in New Galilee?
The median gross rent in New Galilee is $728 per month, about 37.8% of household income.
Is New Galilee, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in New Galilee?
The median age in New Galilee is 36.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in New Galilee?
The average commute to work in New Galilee is 20 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Galilee?
The unemployment rate in New Galilee is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Galilee?
13.6% of adults in New Galilee 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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