Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Galion
Galion, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$677
Population
10,710
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Savor small-town charm between Columbus and Cleveland
Rural
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Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Historic
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Affordable
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Convenient
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,983
Average: $58,261
Education
1,473
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,917
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Galion has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Galion, OH is $521 for a studio, $677 for one bedroom, $805 for two bedrooms, and $945 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Galion has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$677/month
650 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Galion, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
535 Students
Intermediate Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
434 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
443 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
343 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
443 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
392 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lowe-Volk Park
- Lowe-Volk Nature Center
- Heckert Nature Preserve
- Wildlife Haven
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.