US Route 6 - Pennsylvania, 2006
Galeton’s story
216 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2006.
- 1810Galeton is settled
GaletonPA
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Brian Denlinger · Public domain
Population
947
2025 Census estimate · −3.8% since 2020
Typical home
$140K
+7.1% in a year
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
54.0
years
Jobs based here
350
Balanced
Is Galeton a good place to live?
Galeton’s mean commuting time is 38 minutes, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Galeton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Galeton stand out
Where Galeton beats most towns.
A shrinking town
Galeton has shrunk 17% since 2010
1,149 counted in 2010 and 990 in 2020; an estimated 947 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Galeton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Galeton, and how to reach them.
PowerTri-County Rural Elec Coop Inc (PA)22.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGaleton Borough Authority1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Galeton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePotter County Board of ElectionsPotter County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2025
ZIP code1692216922 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Galeton.
Housing
A typical Galeton home is worth about $140K
Galeton’s midpoint rent is $930 a month, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at $1,115 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Typical home values rose 7.1% in the year to September 2026. 70% of households are owner-occupiers locally.
$140KZillow home value
| Galeton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $930 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 78% | 73% |
Typical home value
Galeton$140K
Pennsylvania$287K
+7.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Galeton’s kids attend
The public schools here belong to Galeton Area SD. Its two schools are below. 2 public schools serve Galeton, with 289 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galeton Area SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 145 | – |
| Galeton JSHSLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 144 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Galeton stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: the FEMA risk score there is higher
88% of Galeton’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. This Pennsylvania town has had one paid flood insurance claim since 1984. Federal aid has come to Galeton households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
86risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
1
paid flood claims since 1984
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in Galeton brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 81°; in January, nights fall to 15°, and about 57 inches of snow falls in a winter.
57″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–34°
Spring32–57°
Summer53–79°
Fall38–59°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
A larger share of working residents work locally in Galeton than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
Half commute less than 18 miles. Jobs in Galeton fell by 29 from 2013 to 2023, to 350. Also worth knowing: for residents locally, the share who live below the poverty line is 14%. The top destinations are Pike Township (10%), Coudersport (4%) and Westfield Township (4%).
26%work in town
| Galeton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 26% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 13% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Galeton26%
Pike Township10%
Coudersport4%
Westfield Township4%
Eulalia Township4%
18 mi
median commute distance
350
jobs based in Galeton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Galeton
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. No violent or property crimes were reported in Galeton in 2025.
Galeton is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Galeton is
In Galeton, 17% of adults binge drink. CDC measures, 26 in all: Galeton beats Pennsylvania on 1 and trails on 13. Two figures for adults locally: 17% report frequent physical distress, 41% have high blood pressure.
| Galeton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 24% | 25% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better12 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Galeton | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.5% | 7.7% |
UPMC Cole
17.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Protected land: 3.7% of Galeton
Walkers can cover 0.5 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Galeton has one park or preserve, 7 acres in all.
3.7%conserved
| Galeton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 3.7% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
3.7%
conserved · 30 of 825 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. John J. Collins Memorial Park | 0.2 mi | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Galeton
18pages on Galeton
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Galeton; the nearest are
Alfred UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Alfred, NY36.7 mi$41,500 tuitionSUNY College of Technology at AlfredUniversity or college · Public · Alfred, NY36.8 mi$8,892 in-state tuitionSUNY Corning Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Corning, NY39.5 mi$6,534 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Galeton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Small town
947 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Pike TownshipWest Branch TownshipGaleton
About Galeton
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Galeton is a borough in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It is located 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Bradford, Pennsylvania. Light industries, including knitting mills and a tannery have existed in Galeton. The population declined to 993 people in 2020.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1810
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,316 ft
- ZIP code
- 16922
Questions about Galeton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Galeton, PA a good place to live?
Galeton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.