What are the schools like in Galway, NY?

Galway is served primarily by GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.

What is the median household income in Galway?

The median household income in Galway, NY is $56,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Galway, NY?

Galway has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 63.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Galway, NY affordable or expensive?

Galway's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Galway is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $195,800 and the median rent is $1,260 per month.

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

Galway has a violent crime rate of 59.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 735.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Galway, NY a Good Place to Live?

Galway is a small town of 174 in New York, with a median household income of $56,667 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Galway stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Galway is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Galway 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: 97.6

Galway's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Galway costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Galway, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$195,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,260	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Galway's violent crime rate is 59.6 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.6 /100k

Property Crime

735.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Galway is served primarily by GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Galway, NY	National Avg
School District	GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Galway sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation and 63.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Galway, NY
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	46.4"
Annual Snowfall	63.5"

Demographics

Metric	Galway, NY	National Avg
Population	174	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.9%	22.2%
65 and over	25.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hagaman, NY 7 mi Broadalbin, NY 9 mi Ballston Spa, NY 9 mi North Ballston Spa, NY 9 mi Milton CDP (Saratoga County), NY 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Galway

Galway, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12074

Galway vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galway, NY affordable or expensive?

Galway's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Galway roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $195,800 and median rent is $1,260/month.

What is the crime rate in Galway, NY?

Galway's violent crime rate is 59.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 735.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Galway?

Public schools in Galway are operated by GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 32.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Galway, NY a good place to live?

Galway, NY has a population of 174, a median household income of $56,667, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Galway?

Galway averages 32.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches with about 63.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Galway?

Galway, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12074.

What is the population of Galway?

The population of Galway, New York is 174 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Galway?

Key numbers for living in Galway: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $195,800, median household income $56,667, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Galway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.