Life in Galt research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Galt over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Galt:
The population in Galt is 25,665.
The median home value in Galt is $533,979.
The median income in Galt is $86,327.
The cost of living in Galt is 133 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Galt is $1,413.
The unemployment rate in Galt is 7.2%.
The poverty rate in Galt is 7.3%.
The average high in Galt is 74.3° and the average low is 49.0°.
Crime in Galt summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Galt. Key points include:
There were 486 total crimes in Galt in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Galt is 1,883.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Galt is 410.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Galt is 1,472.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Galt is -11.13% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Galt / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 486 | 1,883.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 106 | 410.8 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 16 | 62.0 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 77 | 298.4 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 380 | 1,472.5 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 44 | 170.5 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 274 | 1,061.8 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 62 | 240.3 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Galt summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Galt. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Galt is 133 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Galt is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Galt is $533,979.
The median income in Galt is $86,327.
| Living Expense | Galt | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 174 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 141 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Galt is 74.3° and the average low is 49.0°.
There are 41.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 20.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Galt |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 20.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Galt is 25,665. The population has increased 11.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25,665 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 25,350 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 25,385 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 26,235 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 25,990 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 25,675 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 25,222 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 24,848 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 24,607 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 24,280 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 23,997 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 23,739 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 23,393 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 23,074 | - |
45.3% White with 11,617 White residents.
1.9% African American with 491 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.
4.7% Asian with 1,211 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 48 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 25 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 937 Two Or More residents.
44.1% Hispanic with 11,313 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Galt | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.3% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.9% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 44.1% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Galt is 49.0% female with 12,578 female residents.
Galt is 51.0% male with 13,086 male residents.
| Gender | Galt | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
7.0% of adults in Galt completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Galt completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Galt completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Galt completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Galt completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Galt completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Galt completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Galt completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Galt completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Galt | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.3% of households in Galt earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Galt earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Galt earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.9% of households in Galt earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Galt earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Galt earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Galt earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.8% of households in Galt earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.4% of households in Galt earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.5% of households in Galt earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Galt | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.8% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.4% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.5% | 19.4% | 12.6% |