Galena
Koyukuk-middle Yukon
About the neighborhood
Galena offers a peaceful environment characterized by a significant number of single detached homes that add to its unique charm. The neighborhood features a variety of housing options, including spacious lofts and larger units with four or more bedrooms, catering to diverse preferences. Its flat terrain makes access by bike easier despite limited bicycling infrastructure. Residents have access to essential services such as supermarkets and dining options within a short drive, supporting comfortable daily routines. The calm atmosphere, combined with a well-established selection of housing built across several decades, creates a welcoming and steady community setting.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is usually the preferred transportation option in this city. Galena is not very appropriate for bicycling because there are very few bike lanes. Nevertheless, there are a limited number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very practical for house buyers in Galena as most daily needs are very impractical to meet without a vehicle.
Services
Home owners may consider it difficult to reach high schools and primary schools as pedestrians. With respect to food, in all cases, a car is needed to do groceries.
Character
Galena is a city to buy a house in for those who prefer a chill atmosphere. Galena remains relatively quiet, thanks to the presence of very few pedestrians.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.0
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly0.8
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants0.0
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.0
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.0
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet1.2
Many sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.0
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $38,149
- Median Household Income
- $76,250
Housing Type
- 88.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.7% SEMI DETACHED
- 3.2% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 4.7% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 2.2% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 1.4% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 88.2%
- Semi detached
- 0.7%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 3.2%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 4.7%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 2.2%
- Mobile
- 1.4%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 32.6%
- 0 to 4
- 9.2%
- 5 to 9
- 8.8%
- 10 to 14
- 4.5%
- 15 to 19
- 7.2%
- 20 to 24
- 7.4%
- 25 to 29
- 8.8%
- 30 to 34
- 8.6%
- 35 to 39
- 6.6%
- 40 to 44
- 11.7%
- 45 to 49
- 3.7%
- 50 to 54
- 6.1%
- 55 to 59
- 5.3%
- 60 to 64
- 2.9%
- 65 to 69
- 3.1%
- 70 to 74
- 1.2%
- 75 to 79
- 3.7%
- 80 to 84
- 2.1%
- 85 and over
- 0.4%
Education Level
- 7.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.8% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 2.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 13.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 16.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 4.6% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.9% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 7.7%
- High School
- 32.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 21.8%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 2.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13.8%
- Master's degree
- 16.0%
- Professional degree
- 4.6%
- PhD
- 0.9%
Commute Mode
- 11.8% FOOT
- 1.1% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 80.4% DRIVE
- 4.1% OTHER
- Foot
- 11.8%
- Bike
- 1.1%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 80.4%
- Other
- 4.1%
- None
- 3.0%
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