Galeton is a small town of 844 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $47,554
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Galeton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Galeton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Galeton 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: 91.1
Galeton's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Galeton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Galeton, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$86,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$843
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,554
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Galeton's violent crime rate is 12.1 per 100,000 residents
— 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
12.1 /100k
Property Crime
96.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Galeton is served primarily by Galeton Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Galeton, PA
National Avg
School District
Galeton Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Galeton sees average highs of 30.1°F in January
and 78.9°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 56.7 inches of snow per year.
Galeton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Galeton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $86,700 and median rent is $843/month.
Galeton's violent crime rate is 12.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 96.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Galeton are operated by Galeton Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Galeton, PA has a population of 844, a median household income of $47,554, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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.
Galeton averages 30.1°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 56.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Galeton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16922.
The population of Galeton, Pennsylvania is 844 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Galeton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $86,700, median household income $47,554, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Galeton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
