What are the schools like in Galena, MD?

Galena is served primarily by Kent County Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Galena?

The median household income in Galena, MD is $101,458 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Galena, MD?

Galena has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.7 inches.

Galena, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Galena, MD affordable or expensive?

Galena's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Galena is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $245,800 and the median rent is $537 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Galena, MD?

Galena has a violent crime rate of 66.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 566.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Galena, MD a Good Place to Live?

Galena is a small town of 697 in Maryland, with a median household income of $101,458 . Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Galena stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Galena is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Galena 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: 93.3

Galena's overall cost of living index is 93.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Galena costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Galena, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$245,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$537	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,458	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Galena's violent crime rate is 66.9 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.9 /100k

Property Crime

566.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Galena is served primarily by Kent County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Galena, MD	National Avg
School District	Kent County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Galena sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation and 16.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Galena, MD
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.0"
Annual Snowfall	16.7"

Demographics

Metric	Galena, MD	National Avg
Population	697	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	9.0%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cecilton, MD 4 mi Millington, MD 6 mi Kennedyville, MD 7 mi Crumpton, MD 8 mi Still Pond, MD 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Galena

Galena, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21635

Galena vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galena, MD affordable or expensive?

Galena's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Galena roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $245,800 and median rent is $537/month.

What is the crime rate in Galena, MD?

Galena's violent crime rate is 66.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 566.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Galena?

Public schools in Galena are operated by Kent County Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Galena, MD a good place to live?

Galena, MD has a population of 697, a median household income of $101,458, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Galena?

Galena averages 40.8°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches with about 16.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Galena?

Galena, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21635.

What is the population of Galena?

The population of Galena, Maryland is 697 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Galena?

Key numbers for living in Galena: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $245,800, median household income $101,458, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Galena side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.