The Town FilesGalena, Ohio
Village in Delaware County · population 924 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $467,000
- Household income
- $134,830
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 37.5
Galena is a village of 924 people in Delaware County, Ohio. The median home is worth $467,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 89% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 88% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 75% of Ohio towns.
How Galena ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Galena is worth $467,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $134,830, which is more affordable than 12% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,229 a month. 92.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Galena | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $467,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,229 | $914 |
| Median household income | $134,830 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 92.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 2013 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Galena
| People | Galena | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Galena
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 42.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galena since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 98,182 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,243 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Galena itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Galena
4 public schools with 2,482 students, about 18.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Middle School | 6-8 | 867 | 17.7 |
| Johnnycake Corners Elementary School | PK-5 | 657 | 20.5 |
| Walnut Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 591 | 19.1 |
| Hylen Souders Elementary School | K-4 | 367 | 18.4 |
Towns near Galena
- Sunbury, OH1.2 mi · 6,614 people · home $374,600
- Westerville, OH7.3 mi · 39,190 people · home $374,500
- Huber Ridge, OH9.5 mi · 4,940 people · home $235,400
- New Albany, OH10.7 mi · 10,825 people · home $772,100
- Centerburg, OH10.9 mi · 1,690 people · home $246,900
- Minerva Park, OH10.9 mi · 2,009 people · home $311,900
- Johnstown, OH11.3 mi · 5,182 people · home $347,900
- Delaware, OH11.3 mi · 41,302 people · home $318,400
Galena questions
Is Galena, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Galena scores better for retirees than 23% of Ohio towns and quieter than 28%. 9.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Galena?
The median owner-occupied home in Galena is valued at $467,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $134,830, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,229 a month.
What is the weather like in Galena?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.2 inches of precipitation a year and 19.0 inches of snow.
Does Galena get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galena since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)