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Housing in Galway

1 home sold in Galway in the last year, at a typical $169K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Galway homes are listed.

Homes sold
1
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$169K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$109
New York $398
Paid vs. asking
86.7%
0% sold over asking
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Galway home costs about $1,054 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Galway’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Galway’s 1.2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Galway is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Galway

Five things worth knowing

1.2%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $169K home, about $2,070 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
B−

Schools

The schools grade for Galway, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Galway
26 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Galway.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Galway, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Galway. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Galway with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Galway

What do homes sell for in Galway, NY?

1 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $169K, $109 a square foot.

How much are property taxes in Galway?

About 1.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $169K home that’s near $2,070.

Where can I see homes for sale in Galway?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Galway’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Galway.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).