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Galesville, WI


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Galesville, Wisconsin

Galesville, Wisconsin, in Trempealeau county, is 20 miles N of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 104 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is home to some 1,427 residents.

The People and Families of Galesville

In Galesville, about 51% of adults are married. People in Galesville have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Galesville had a median family income of $45,333.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Galesville.

Galesville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in Galesville was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Galesville.

Commuting

In Galesville, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Galesville Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Galesville Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Galesville Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Galesville, WI

Comparing Galesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men85
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times75
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built32
Affordability of Property Taxes37
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