Housing data for The Galena Territory, IL
The Galena Territory, IL has an estimated 1,735 residents and 2,105 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County.
3.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,279 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+30.1%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,735 (±283)
- Housing units
- 2,105 (±204)
- Households that rent
- 3.9%
- Median gross rent
- $1,279
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +30.1%
What stands out in The Galena Territory
Rental vacancy rate: 60.2% (±36.9 points) in The Galena Territory, higher than in Jo Daviess County (7.5%).
Working from home: 41.8% (±8.1 points) in The Galena Territory, higher than in Jo Daviess County (12.5%).
Households that rent: 3.9% (±3.5 points) in The Galena Territory, lower than in Jo Daviess County (19.6%).
Median gross rent: $1,279 (±$230) in The Galena Territory, higher than in Jo Daviess County ($825).
Housing in The Galena Territory at a glance
- Median rent: $1,279 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 54.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 3.9% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $117,548 median household income
- Home values: $324,700 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,177 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $5,680 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 3.8% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 80.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 9.6% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 60.2% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 79.4% heat with propane
- Commute and cars: 28.2 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +30.1% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 35.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
The Galena Territory against Jo Daviess County, its state and the nation
| The Galena Territory | Jo Daviess County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,735 (±283) | 21,851 (exact) | 12,694,798 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,105 (±204) | 13,440 (±38) | 5,457,452 (±471) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 3.9% (±3.5 points) | 19.6% (±2.1 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,279 (±$230) | $825 (±$42) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $117,548 (±$12,260) | $73,993 (±$4,296) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $324,700 (±$46,268) | $209,900 (±$10,953) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,680 (±$512) | $3,613 (±$154) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 9.6% (±5.3 points) | 55.2% (±3.5 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 28.2 minutes (±6.1) | 22.1 minutes (±1.5) | 27.8 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 96.2% (±2.7 points) | 87.2% (±2.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 64.0 years (±4.3) | 51.5 years (±0.4) | 39.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
The Galena Territory covers 11.0 square miles of land, about 158 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How The Galena Territory has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,334 (±211) | 1,735 (±283) | +30.1% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 2,252 (±125) | 2,105 (±204) | −6.5% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,667 (±$162) | $1,279 (±$230) | −23.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $297,400 (±$24,602) | $324,700 (±$46,268) | +9.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $88,333 (±$13,163) | $117,548 (±$12,260) | +33.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,825 (±$403) | $2,177 (±$334) | +19.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,290 (±$430) | $5,680 (±$512) | +7.4% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 2.5% (±1.7 points) | 3.9% (±3.5 points) | +1.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 63.8% (±26.8 points) | 60.2% (±36.9 points) | −3.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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 The Galena Territory
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61036 | 12% | 7,121 | $831 | $279,000 | $81,989 |
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 The Galena Territory
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Galena Township | 2.9 mi | $898 | $300,400 | 15.9% |
| Guilford Township | 3.2 mi | $1,308 | $358,400 | 3.8% |
| Rice Township | 5.6 mi | — | $280,200 | 4.1% |
| Galena | 5.6 mi | $836 | $233,200 | 44.0% |
| Elizabeth Township | 5.8 mi | $910 | $153,900 | 22.9% |
| Council Hill Township | 6.4 mi | — | $195,000 | 3.0% |
| Scales Mound | 6.7 mi | $831 | $155,600 | 19.8% |
| West Galena Township | 6.9 mi | $822 | $238,100 | 39.3% |
Places in Illinois most like The Galena Territory
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Grove | $1,395 | $270,700 | $120,278 | 7.4% |
| Guilford Township | $1,308 | $358,400 | $115,647 | 3.8% |
| Sugar Grove | $1,543 | $401,900 | $121,207 | 6.9% |
| Minooka | $1,552 | $315,600 | $115,445 | 8.4% |
| Mokena | $1,254 | $401,400 | $123,889 | 9.4% |
| Rutland Township (Kane County) | $1,741 | $335,400 | $105,703 | 6.9% |
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 Illinois.
HUD Fair Market Rent for The Galena Territory, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $668 | $783 | $959 | $1,328 | $1,336 |
HUD income limits for The Galena Territory, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,950 | $34,900 | $55,800 |
| 2 people | $23,950 | $39,850 | $63,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,850 | $71,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,800 | $79,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,800 | $86,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,800 | $92,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,800 | $98,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,750 | $105,250 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Jo Daviess County, IL, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $99,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
The Galena Territory is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 The Galena Territory
What is the median household income in The Galena Territory?
The median household income in The Galena Territory is $117,548 (±$12,260) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in The Galena Territory, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $324,700 (±$46,268) for owner-occupied homes in The Galena Territory (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in The Galena Territory?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in The Galena Territory, IL is $2,177 (±$334) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in The Galena Territory?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in The Galena Territory, IL is $5,680 (±$512) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in The Galena Territory?
The Galena Territory, IL has an estimated 2,105 (±204) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in The Galena Territory?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 54.4% of homes in The Galena Territory, IL.
Is The Galena Territory growing?
In The Galena Territory, the number of residents went from 1,334 in 2015–2019 to 1,735 in 2020–2024 (+30.1%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in The Galena Territory?
The ZIP code that covers The Galena Territory is 61036.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 61036?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61036 is $831 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Galena Territory CDP, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Galena Territory CDP, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Galena Territory CDP, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Galena Territory CDP, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Galena Territory CDP, Illinois
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — The Galena Territory CDP, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — The Galena Territory CDP, Illinois
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Jo Daviess County, IL
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Jo Daviess County, IL
- 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 The Galena Territory CDP, Illinois (place:74970, in state:17).
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 .