Galestown, MD
Living in Galestown
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
34
Public Transit
1
Affordability
90
Public Safety
66
Airports
100
Hospitals
72
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
90
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
75
Population
+18 (2010–19)
60 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
25%
College-Educated
+19% (2010–19)
79%
Family Households
+40% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate30%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone21%
Economy
$24k
Median Household Income
-$12k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
-12% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
72%
Lived Here Last Year
-28% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K64%
$25K to $49K24%
$125K to $149K12%
Employers
Government22%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office39%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$175k
Median Home Value
+$9.7k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$338 (2010–19)
40%
Owner-Occupied
-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene45%
LP gas18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Galestown
United States45
Maryland43
Dorchester County59
Property Crime in Galestown
United States48
Maryland38
Dorchester County69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Galestown
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding60
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding76
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Galestown, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Galestown, MD
Epworth Christian School
12 miles, E
Faith Baptist School
13 miles, SE
Salisbury Mennonite School
15 miles, SE
Salisbury Christian School
15 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Galestown, MD
Salisbury University
16 miles, S
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
25 miles, S
Wesley College
43 miles, N
Delaware State University
44 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Galestown, MD
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
8 miles, NE
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SE
Eastern Shore Hospital Center
19 miles, W
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Galestown, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
74 miles, W
Atlantic City International Airport
87 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
94 miles, N