Housing data for Galena, AK
Galena, AK has an estimated 611 residents and 363 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area.
41.4% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,199 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 611 (±126)
- Housing units
- 363 (±80)
- Households that rent
- 41.4%
- Median gross rent
- $1,199
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +23.4%
What stands out in Galena
Households without a vehicle: 15.3% (±9.6 points) in Galena, lower than in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (37.0%).
Housing in Galena at a glance
- Median rent: $1,199 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,188 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 26.8% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 41.4% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $87,875 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $107,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,781 median monthly cost with a mortgage (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Types of homes: 5.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 35.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 30.1% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 1.6% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 62.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene
- Commute and cars: 11.7 minutes average trip to work (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Growth: +23.4% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 30.5% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 13.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Galena against Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, its state and the nation
| Galena | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 611 (±126) | 5,195 (exact) | 735,706 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 363 (±80) | 3,724 (±367) | 328,491 (±442) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 41.4% (±13.7 points) | 30.1% (±6.2 points) | 33.2% (±0.7 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,199 (±$351) | $1,084 (±$114) | $1,419 (±$23) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $87,875 (±$46,992) | $55,741 (±$6,244) | $92,788 (±$1,232) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $107,000 (±$26,574) | $98,500 (±$12,311) | $352,900 (±$3,735) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $1,109 (±$232) | $3,901 (±$70) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 30.1% (±15.5 points) | 36.1% (±3.3 points) | 36.9% (±0.7 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 11.7 minutes (±9.2) | 11.0 minutes (±3.3) | 19.4 minutes (±0.3) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 61.7% (±14.0 points) | 64.2% (±4.1 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 35.3 years (±6.5) | 37.8 years (±1.0) | 35.8 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Galena covers 17.8 square miles of land, about 34 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Galena has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 495 (±61) | 611 (±126) | +23.4% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 262 (±24) | 363 (±80) | +38.5% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,250 (±$590) | $1,199 (±$351) | −4.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $119,800 (±$16,561) | $107,000 (±$26,574) | −10.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $72,188 (±$11,823) | $87,875 (±$46,992) | +21.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,438 (±$107) | $1,781 (±$942) | +23.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 24.6% (±7.2 points) | 41.4% (±13.7 points) | +16.8 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.8% (±9.6 points) | 1.6% (±3.3 points) | −10.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Galena
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99741 | 100% | 611 | $1,199 | $107,000 | $87,875 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Galena
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koyukuk | 27 mi | — | — | 0.0% |
| Ruby | 41 mi | — | $205,000 | 18.8% |
| Nulato | 42 mi | — | $102,700 | 17.6% |
| Kaltag | 64 mi | — | — | 38.1% |
| Huslia | 68 mi | — | $13,300 | 11.1% |
| McGrath | 131 mi | $1,014 | $112,500 | 25.2% |
Places in Alaska most like Galena
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Hope | $1,088 | $167,000 | $74,844 | 45.4% |
| Unalakleet | $1,188 | $221,400 | $87,292 | 42.1% |
| Nenana | $1,337 | $90,600 | $57,446 | 49.4% |
| St. Mary's | $1,125 | $122,900 | $53,750 | 39.5% |
| Aniak | $1,313 | $265,600 | $93,542 | 42.3% |
| Togiak | $873 | $95,000 | $57,083 | 42.3% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Alaska.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Galena, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $952 | $958 | $1,196 | $1,656 | $1,966 |
HUD income limits for Galena, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,250 | $37,100 | $59,300 |
| 2 people | $27,050 | $42,400 | $67,800 |
| 3 people | $34,150 | $47,650 | $76,250 |
| 4 people | $41,250 | $52,950 | $84,700 |
| 5 people | $48,350 | $57,200 | $91,500 |
| 6 people | $55,450 | $61,450 | $98,300 |
| 7 people | $62,550 | $65,700 | $105,050 |
| 8 people | $69,650 | $69,900 | $111,850 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $71,000.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Galena
How many renters are there in Galena?
Galena has an estimated 122 (±63) renting households, 41.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Galena, AK?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $107,000 (±$26,574) for owner-occupied homes in Galena (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Galena?
Galena, AK has an estimated 363 (±80) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in Galena?
The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 35.3% of homes in Galena, AK.
What is the most common way to heat a home in Galena?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Galena, used by 62.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Galena growing?
In Galena, the number of residents went from 495 in 2015–2019 to 611 in 2020–2024 (+23.4%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in Galena?
The ZIP code that covers Galena is 99741.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 99741?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99741 is $1,199 (±$351) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena city, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena city, Alaska
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena city, Alaska
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena city, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena city, Alaska
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena city, Alaska
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena city, Alaska
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Galena city, Alaska (place:27530, in state:02).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .