Galatia is a small town of 964 in Illinois, with a median household income of $46,875
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Galatia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Galatia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Galatia city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.8
Galatia's overall cost of living index is 89.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Galatia costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Galatia, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$822
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Galatia's violent crime rate is 153.3 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
153.3 /100k
Property Crime
438.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Galatia is served primarily by Galatia CUSD 1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Galatia, IL
National Avg
School District
Galatia CUSD 1
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Galatia sees average highs of 42.9°F in January
and 89.1°F in July,
with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.3 inches of snow per year.
Galatia's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Galatia roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,600 and median rent is $822/month.
Galatia's violent crime rate is 153.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 438.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Galatia are operated by Galatia CUSD 1.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Galatia, IL has a population of 964, a median household income of $46,875, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Galatia averages 42.9°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches
with about 13.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Galatia, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62935.
The population of Galatia, Illinois is 964 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Galatia: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $68,600, median household income $46,875, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Galatia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
