The Town FilesGalloway, New Jersey
Township in Atlantic County · population 37,813 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $298,900
- Household income
- $91,229
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 41.6
Galloway is a township of 37,813 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $298,900, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more seaside character than 83% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 81% of New Jersey towns, better for cycling than 77% of New Jersey towns.
How Galloway ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Galloway is worth $298,900, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $91,229, which is more affordable than 70% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,619 a month. 79.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Galloway | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $298,900 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,619 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $91,229 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 79.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Galloway
| People | Galloway | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 94.6% |
Weather in Galloway
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.4 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galloway since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 4, 1970 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 9, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 14, 2004.
Severe weather in Atlantic County since 1996
Atlantic County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Atlantic County
Atlantic County had 125,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,219 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Galloway itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Galloway
7 public schools with 4,461 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absegami High School | 9-12 | 1,131 | 11.3 |
| Galloway Township Middle School | 7-8 | 713 | 11.0 |
| Arthur Rann Elementary School | PK-6 | 652 | 10.7 |
| Smithville Elementary School | PK-6 | 581 | 10.8 |
| Roland Rogers Elementary School | PK-6 | 523 | 10.5 |
| Reeds Road Elementary School | PK-6 | 517 | 9.4 |
| Atlantic Community Charter School (charter) | K-8 | 344 | 10.4 |
Towns near Galloway
- Smithville, NJ0.4 mi · 9,754 people · home $279,200
- Pomona, NJ4.4 mi · 7,416 people · home $279,000
- Absecon, NJ4.8 mi · 9,137 people · home $286,300
- Mystic Island, NJ7.1 mi · 8,301 people · home $321,500
- Pleasantville, NJ7.4 mi · 20,629 people · home $194,100
- Brigantine, NJ7.4 mi · 7,716 people · home $524,800
- Atlantic City, NJ8.0 mi · 38,497 people · home $207,400
- Egg Harbor City, NJ8.2 mi · 4,396 people · home $197,100
Galloway questions
Is Galloway, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Galloway scores better for retirees than 36% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 60%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in Galloway?
The median owner-occupied home in Galloway is valued at $298,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,229, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,619 a month.
What is the weather like in Galloway?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 17.4 inches of snow.
Does Galloway get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galloway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 4, 1970. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- 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)