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Galena, Illinois, in Jo Daviess county, is 13 miles SE of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 135 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 3,460.
In Galena, about 51% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Galena live by themselves.
The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Galena had a median family income of $44,063. An unusual characteristic of Galena is the share of people in it who work at home.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Galena ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 66% of housing units in Galena are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Galena has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
In Galena, 80% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Galena than in most places of its size.
Comparing Galena to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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