The Town FilesGalena, Maryland
Town in Kent County · population 539 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $281,000
- Household income
- $88,958
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 38.8
Galena is a town of 539 people in Kent County, Maryland. The median home is worth $281,000, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Maryland towns, better for retirees than 93% of Maryland towns, more seaside character than 92% of Maryland towns.
How Galena ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Galena is worth $281,000, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $88,958, which is more affordable than 83% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $863 a month. 68.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Galena | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $281,000 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $863 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $88,958 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.3% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Galena
| People | Galena | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 8.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 10.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 94.3% |
Weather in Galena
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 27.1°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.9 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galena since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 21, 1976 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 13, 2002.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 13, 2002.
Severe weather in Kent County since 1996
Kent County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Kent County
Kent County had 7,648 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,881 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Galena itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Galena
1 public school with 291 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Elementary School | PK-5 | 291 | 11.2 |
Towns near Galena
- Cecilton, MD4.4 mi · 676 people · home $241,800
- Millington, MD5.9 mi · 549 people · home $232,100
- Townsend, DE10.5 mi · 2,717 people · home $465,100
- Sudlersville, MD11.1 mi · 507 people · home $302,900
- Middletown, DE11.1 mi · 23,192 people · home $409,600
- Butlertown, MD12.5 mi · 520 people · home $209,500
- Kingstown, MD12.8 mi · 1,689 people · home $293,000
- Chesapeake City, MD13.3 mi · 736 people · home $344,100
Galena questions
Is Galena, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Galena scores better for retirees than 93% of Maryland towns and quieter than 89%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Galena?
The median owner-occupied home in Galena is valued at $281,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,958, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $863 a month.
What is the weather like in Galena?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 27.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.9 inches of snow.
Does Galena get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galena since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 21, 1976. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)