What are the schools like in Galeville, NY?

Galeville is served primarily by LIVERPOOL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Galeville?

The median household income in Galeville, NY is $71,415 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.0%.

What is the weather like in Galeville, NY?

Galeville has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 127.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Galeville, NY affordable or expensive?

Galeville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Galeville is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $116,200 and the median rent is $955 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Galeville, NY?

Galeville has a violent crime rate of 284.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1623.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Galeville, NY a Good Place to Live?

Galeville is a small town of 4,591 in New York, with a median household income of $71,415 and a 10.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Galeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Galeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Galeville 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: 95.2

Galeville's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Galeville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Galeville, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$116,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$955	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,415	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Galeville's violent crime rate is 284.2 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

284.2 /100k

Property Crime

1623.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Galeville is served primarily by LIVERPOOL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Galeville, NY	National Avg
School District	LIVERPOOL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Galeville sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation and 127.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Galeville, NY
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	39.9"
Annual Snowfall	127.8"

Demographics

Metric	Galeville, NY	National Avg
Population	4,591	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	22.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Liverpool, NY 2 mi Solvay, NY 2 mi Mattydale, NY 3 mi Lakeland, NY 3 mi Lyncourt, NY 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Galeville

Galeville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13088

Galeville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galeville, NY affordable or expensive?

Galeville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Galeville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $116,200 and median rent is $955/month.

What is the crime rate in Galeville, NY?

Galeville's violent crime rate is 284.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1623.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Galeville?

Public schools in Galeville are operated by LIVERPOOL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Galeville, NY a good place to live?

Galeville, NY has a population of 4,591, a median household income of $71,415, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%. 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 Galeville?

Galeville averages 31.7°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches with about 127.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Galeville?

Galeville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13088.

What is the population of Galeville?

The population of Galeville, New York is 4,591 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Galeville?

Key numbers for living in Galeville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $116,200, median household income $71,415, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Galeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.