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
Galena is particularly car friendly. A majority of the homes for sale in this city are located in areas that are not very conducive to pedestrians as many daily needs are very difficult to meet without a vehicle. Although riding a bicycle is made easier by the generally flat terrain, cycling is also challenging in Galena since the bicycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive.
Services
It can be challenging to reach high schools and primary schools from houses for sale in this city. With respect to food, doing one's groceries very often demands the use of a vehicle in Galena.
Character
Galena is a city to buy a house in for those who prefer a chill environment. Since there are very few pedestrians, Galena remains relatively serene.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional 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
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
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 years
- 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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