What are the schools like in Galax, VA?

Galax is served primarily by Galax City Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Galax?

The median household income in Galax, VA is $44,612 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Galax, VA?

Galax has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Galax, VA affordable or expensive?

Galax's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Galax is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,300 and the median rent is $660 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Galax, VA?

Galax has a violent crime rate of 310.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4534.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Galax, VA a Good Place to Live?

Galax is a small town of 6,687 in Virginia, with a median household income of $44,612 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

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

All Galax 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: 89.1

Galax's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Galax costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Galax, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$660	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,612	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Galax's violent crime rate is 310.2 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

310.2 /100k

Property Crime

4534.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Galax is served primarily by Galax City Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Galax, VA	National Avg
School District	Galax City Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Galax sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 82.2°F in July, with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation and 16.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Galax, VA
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	82.2°F
Annual Precipitation	45.6"
Annual Snowfall	16.6"

Demographics

Metric	Galax, VA	National Avg
Population	6,687	—
Median Age	42.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fries, VA 5 mi Hilltown, VA 6 mi Baywood, VA 6 mi Stevens Creek, VA 6 mi Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County), VA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Galax

Galax, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

24333

Galax vs Other Cities

Galax, VA vs Fries, VA Galax, VA vs Hilltown, VA Galax, VA vs Baywood, VA Galax, VA vs Stevens Creek, VA Galax, VA vs Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County), VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galax, VA affordable or expensive?

Galax's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Galax roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,300 and median rent is $660/month.

What is the crime rate in Galax, VA?

Galax's violent crime rate is 310.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4534.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Galax?

Public schools in Galax are operated by Galax City Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Galax, VA a good place to live?

Galax, VA has a population of 6,687, a median household income of $44,612, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Galax?

Galax averages 42.4°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches with about 16.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Galax?

Galax, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24333.

What is the population of Galax?

The population of Galax, Virginia is 6,687 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Galax?

Key numbers for living in Galax: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $109,300, median household income $44,612, crime index 135 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Galax side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.