Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
The Bean Hive
Coffee Shop
Innkeeper's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gray's Sandwich Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Orpheum Theatre
Theatre Arts
Galesburg Civic Arts Center
Art Gallery
Prairie Players Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Galesburg Railroad Museum
Museum
CB&Q Engine 3006
Attraction
Discovery Depot Children's Museum
Museum
Carl Sandburg Birthplace Historic Site
Attraction
Food and Drink (31) A-
Fat Fish Pub
Bar
Olyve's
Bar
Duffy's
Bar
Cherry Street Brew Pub
Bar
Coney Island
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Corner Connection
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
El Dulce Heladò
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Sully's
Bar
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Kastle Kreme
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
HyVee Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
McAteer Center
Community Centre
St. Patrick Fellowship Hall
Community Centre
O.A.K.S. Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (8) F
Uncle Billy's Bakery
Bakery
Cornucopia Natural Market & Deli
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Hi-Lo Supermarket
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (26) A+
Galesburg Historic District
Park
Central Park
Park
Bateman Park
Park
Kelly Park
Park
Standish Park Arboretum
Park
Park Plaza
Park
Full Viewpoint Park
Park
Village Green Park
Park
Icehouse Park
Park
Rogers Park
Park
Peck Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Custer Park
Park
Lancaster Park
Park
Custer Park
Park
Jason Wessels Park
Park
Klapp Park
Park
Inbinder Park
Park
Optimist Park
Park
Swing Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Bursie Williams
Park
Lake Storey Park
Park
Shops (28) A-
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Desert Down Ranch Wear
Clothing
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Galesburg Communications Inc
Electronics
Wordsmith Bookshoppe
Books
The Galesburg Antiques Mall
Furniture
Out Post
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Fashion
Calico Cat
Gift Shop
Cooks and Company
Gift Shop
People's Do-It Center
Home Improvement
SlumberLand
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
PetSmart
Pets
Marshalls
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Five Below
Discount Store
Sandburg Mall
Mall
Target
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
Menards
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Galesburg.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Galesburg
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Galesburg is 84/100 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime D-

Galesburg crime rates are 3,131 per 100k, which is 59% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,674 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
456 crimes per 100k D-
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employment F

The median income in Galesburg is $37,322 - which is 37% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$37,322 F
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Galesburg Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Galesburg Police Department
Police
Galesburg Cottage Hospital (closed)
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Knox County Health Deptartment
Clinic
Sweetbriar Family Dentistry
Dentist
Galesburg Fire Station
Fire Station
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Illinois CancerCare
Clinic
Galesburg Fire Deptartment #2
Fire Station
Gaalesburg VA Clinic
Clinic
Galesburg Hospitals' Ambulance Service
Ambulance Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Soderstrom Skin Institute
Clinic
OSF Saint Mary Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Galesburg home prices are $76,400 - which is 56% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$76,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Galesburg graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
27% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (10) F
Churchill Jr High School
Knox-Warren Se-Kw Ujh Ls
Steele School
Silas Willard Elem School
Gale School
Lombard Jr High School
Nielson Elementary School
Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home
King School
Galesburg Christian School Assoc
High Schools (5) C-
Knox-Warren Se-Kw Ujh Ls
Raes East Alt Ed
Galesburg High School
Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home
Galesburg Christian School Assoc
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ratings D-

Galesburg has an overall rating of 51% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes D
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  • Galesburg has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Galesburg crime rates are 59% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Galesburg is 13% lower than the Illinois average

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Horrible place to live 1 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 05, 2021) I've lived here for six months and it is only getting worse. Between gunshots at night and teenagers shooting at people with BB guns, a lack of respect or confidentiality by city police, and the four weeks leading up to the 4th of July weekend and even now, early Monday morning o ...Read More f July 5th, and people are still shooting off fireworks, and police are doing nothing about it. Very few people get a Monday off after a holiday, and yet we must suffer while others continue their selfish activities. I sorely regret moving to this town. There is no sense of community, neighbors do not take care of their property, and people do not care about others. I miss my old town and my neighbors who said Hi! as we walked past, and who did not shoot off fireworks until the days leading up to the 4th, and not past 10pm. I miss the respectfulness that I had taken for granted. Galesburg is not a safe or enjoyable place to live. Read Less
Beautiful Lakes, Charming Grounds 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I haven't lived in Galesburg for very long yet, but I can already tell that I'm going to like it enough to stay here for years to come. The city is small, but so cozy and charming. The feeling of a warm blanket wrapped around my shoulders makes up for any lack of shopping or attr ...Read More actions. Living in Galesburg is like sitting on a porch out in the country, sipping a cup of hot tea, watching the sky change as the sun rises over the horizon line. That's how charming and cozy it is here.

If you need something to do besides walking the streets and observing others like I tend to spend my days doing, the best areas in Galesburg to have some fun are Lake Storey Park for those who like beautiful nature and a bit of fishing, the Railroad Museum or one of the many historic homes for those who like history, or the Children's Museum for those with little ones. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Galesburg? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Galesburg Historic District
      Central Park
      Bateman Park
      Kelly Park
      Standish Park Arboretum
      Park Plaza
      Full Viewpoint Park
      Village Green Park

      Entertainment

      Orpheum Theatre
      Galesburg Civic Arts Center
      Prairie Players Civic Theatre
      Galesburg Railroad Museum
      CB&Q Engine 3006
      Discovery Depot Children's Museum
      Carl Sandburg Birthplace Historic Site

      Food & Drink

      Fat Fish Pub
      Olyve's
      Duffy's
      Cherry Street Brew Pub
      Coney Island
      Dairy Queen
      Corner Connection
      Jimmy John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Galesburg? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Galesburg.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Galesburg? The cost of living in Galesburg is 84/100 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
      Galesburg
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Galesburg? Galesburg crime rates are 3,131, which are 59% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,131 per 100k people

      35% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      35% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -32%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Galesburg? The median income in Galesburg is $37,322 which is 37% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $37,32233% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,49725% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Galesburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Galesburg Cottage Hospital (closed)
      OSF Saint Mary Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Galesburg home prices? Galesburg home prices are $76,400 - which is 56% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $76,40059% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $62234% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Galesburg have good schools? The Galesburg graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      44% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Galesburg a good place to live? Galesburg has an overall rating of 51% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      5 total surveys

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