What are the schools like in Gallaway, TN?

School district data for Gallaway is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Gallaway?

The median household income in Gallaway, TN is $31,176 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 24.1%.

What is the weather like in Gallaway, TN?

Gallaway has an average high temperature of 46.3°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Gallaway, TN affordable or expensive?

Gallaway's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gallaway is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $204,000 and the median rent is $421 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gallaway, TN?

Gallaway has a violent crime rate of 796.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2191.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gallaway, TN a Good Place to Live?

Gallaway is a small town of 664 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $31,176 and a 24.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Gallaway stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gallaway is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gallaway 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: 92.4

Gallaway's overall cost of living index is 92.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gallaway costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gallaway, TN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$204,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$421	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	30.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$31,176	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Gallaway's violent crime rate is 796.8 per 100,000 residents — 110% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

796.8 /100k

Property Crime

2191.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Gallaway, TN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gallaway sees average highs of 46.3°F in January and 89.0°F in July, with 56.6 inches of annual precipitation and 3.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gallaway, TN
Average High — January	46.3°F
Average High — July	89.0°F
Annual Precipitation	56.6"
Annual Snowfall	3.4"

Demographics

Metric	Gallaway, TN	National Avg
Population	664	—
Median Age	48.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	24.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	31.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	66.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	13.9%	22.2%
65 and over	30.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Braden, TN 4 mi Arlington, TN 6 mi Mason, TN 7 mi Oakland, TN 8 mi Lakeland, TN 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Gallaway

Gallaway, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

38036

Gallaway vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gallaway, TN affordable or expensive?

Gallaway's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gallaway roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $204,000 and median rent is $421/month.

What is the crime rate in Gallaway, TN?

Gallaway's violent crime rate is 796.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2191.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gallaway?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Gallaway, TN a good place to live?

Gallaway, TN has a population of 664, a median household income of $31,176, and an unemployment rate of 24.1%. 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 Gallaway?

Gallaway averages 46.3°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.6 inches with about 3.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gallaway?

Gallaway, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38036.

What is the population of Gallaway?

The population of Gallaway, Tennessee is 664 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gallaway?

Key numbers for living in Gallaway: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $204,000, median household income $31,176, crime index 168 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gallaway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.