Galena is a small town of 1,205 in Ohio, with a median household income of $119,091
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Galena stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
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: 94.5
Galena's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Galena costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Galena, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$382,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$956
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$119,091
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Galena's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
66.0 /100k
Property Crime
707.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Galena is served primarily by Olentangy Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Galena, OH
National Avg
School District
Olentangy Local
—
Elementary Schools
17
—
Middle Schools
6
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Galena sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 43.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Galena's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Galena roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $382,600 and median rent is $956/month.
Galena's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Galena are operated by Olentangy Local.
The district has 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. 45.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Galena, OH has a population of 1,205, a median household income of $119,091, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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.
Galena averages 37.7°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.7 inches
with about 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Galena, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43021.
The population of Galena, Ohio is 1,205 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Galena: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $382,600, median household income $119,091, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.