Galt, CA

Galt, California

Introduction to Galt, California

Galt, California, in Sacramento County, is 8 miles N of Lodi, California (center to center) and 25 miles SE of Sacramento, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns within the Sacramento metropolitan area. Galt contains a population of approximately 19,472.

Galt History

This original inhabitants of this were area Mivok Indians. In the early 1850s Chism Cooper Fuggit helped develop a settlement which he named Liberty. Initially, it was used as a place where freight haulers would stop to rest their horses. Later, it became a stage coach stop. In 1869, Dr. Obed Harvey initiated the development of the town that eventually became Galt.

Galt and nearby Attractions

• Harmony Grove Church
• Berghold Vineyards & Winery
• Micke Grove Zoo
• Rae House Museum
• Dry Creek Golf Course

Things To Do In Galt

Galt has a small town feel about it. It is perfect for relaxing in the lap of nature with its breathtaking sunsets and variety of bird songs. It offers excellent shopping opportunities. It also has several parks, including a skate park, a golf course, swimming pools and facilities for sports like tennis and basketball. An annual Galt Old Car Festival is held every September.

Galt Transportation

Air transportation is available from Sacramento International.

Galt Higher Education

San Joaquin Delta College serves the area.

High Points

Galt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Galt, CA

Comparing Galt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Galt Almanac

Galt Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Galt Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Galt High Schools (2004)

GALT HIGH
145 N. LINCOLN WAY
209-745-3081
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,970 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

ESTRELLITA CONTINUATION HIGH
117 CAMELLIA WAY
209-745-2167
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 153 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

GALT COMMUNITY
231 SOUTH LINCOLN WAY
A Non-traditional School
Serves 8 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8

Galt Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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