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Livability Score

67
/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.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Veterans Park
Park
Wiley Park Playground
Playground
Wiley Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Galva Park District
Park
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Galva.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Galva is 80/100 - which is 17% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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Galva crime rates are 1,112 per 100k, which is 45% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
942 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
170 crimes per 100k A+
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The median income in Galva is $44,191 - which is 25% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$44,191 F
Unemployment Rate
1.4% A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Galva Police Department
Police
Galva Fire Deptartment
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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Galva home prices are $67,900 - which is 61% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$67,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-7% D
Home Affordability
1.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Galva graduation rate is 85% - which is equal to Illinois
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Galva Elem School
Galva Jr-Sr High School
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Galva? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Park
      Wiley Park Playground
      Wiley Park
      Washington Park
      Galva Park District

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Galva? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Galva.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% 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 Galva? The cost of living in Galva is 80/100 - which is 17% lower than Illinois.
      Galva
      80

      20% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Galva? Galva crime rates are 1,112, which are 45% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,112 per 100k people

      51% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 90

      51% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Galva? The median income in Galva is $44,191 which is 25% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $44,19120% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,79614% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      70% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Galva home prices? Galva home prices are $67,900 - which is 61% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $67,90063% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $63733% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Galva have good schools? The Galva graduation rate is 85% - which is equal to Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      39% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      24:1

      53% higher than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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