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Galion, OH Area Guide

Savor small-town charm between Columbus and Cleveland

Rural Suburban Scenic Riverside Historic Affordable Convenient Commuter

Located on the outskirts of Mansfield, about halfway between Cleveland and Columbus, Galion is a small town on the banks of the Olentangy River. Galion offers residents a quiet, peaceful lifestyle within minutes of modern luxuries. Founded in 1842, Galion contains an array of historic buildings, especially in its charming downtown area with numerous specialty shops, eateries, and the vibrant Galion Community Theatre. Outdoor activities abound at Galion’s Cobey Park, the Galion Splash Park, and on the Olentangy River. Convenience to U.S. 30 and Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport makes commuting and traveling from Galion easy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Galion, OH is $521 for a studio, $679 for one bedroom, $811 for two bedrooms, and $945 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Galion has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$679/month
650 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Galion, OH is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

27 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Northmor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Primary Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Northmor High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Galion Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Northmor High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Galion High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.