Galt INFORMATION
Population: 24,590
City rating
This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.
Overall value
This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.
Density (Population per mile²)
Compared to New York, Galt has a low population density. Galt is perfect for those who want to be in the city without constantly rubbing shoulders.
City Info
Galt, CA is a great place to live. It has its pros and cons like any city, but with a quality of life rating of 8/10 and an overall value of 7/10, it’s no surprise why so many people choose to live here.
Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Galt has a population density of 4,188, with 24,590 current residents.
Out of the 24,590 current residents, 49% are male and 51% are female. 64% of the residents are married and 36% are single.
Residence
Air quality
![Bad air quality](/images/infographic/graph-air-quality-bad.png)
Weather
- 74% Sun
- 18% Rain
- 0% Snow
Condition
64°F average temperature
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- 15 years Median home age
- $172,360 Median home price
- -17.25% Home appreciation rate
- 8.16% Annual property tax
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77.7%Homes owned
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17.7%Homes rented
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4.6%Homes vacant
Residence
As for living in Galt, the air quality is 2% and the weather, on average, is 74% sunny, 18% rainy, and 0% snowy. The average temperature is 64°F.
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Galt, you should know that 77.7% of homes are owned while 17.7% of homes are rented, and 4.6% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $172,360, the median age of homes is 15 years, the annual home appreciation is -17.25% and the annual property tax is 8.16%.
Community
Religious diversity
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Crime rate (per 100,000)
5 -
Average age
31 -
Political majority
Democrat
Community
When looking at the community of Galt, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Galt’s crime rate is 5 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Galt is 31 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 58.30% Democratic, 39.34% Republican, and 2.35% Independent.
Locale
Unemployment
Education
Student teacher ratio 1:19
Occupation
- Management, Business, Art & Sciences
- Sales & Office Occupations
- Service Occupations
- Production, Transportation & Material Moving
- Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
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77%High school diploma
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8%Some college or associates degree
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12%Bachelors degree
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3%Graduate or professional degree
Locale
When looking at Galt, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 12.60% of residents are unemployed in Galt (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Galt residents: 9.5% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 16.19% are in the arts and sciences field, 15.3% are in the customer service field, 26.8% are in the sales field, 3.05% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 12.8% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 16.3% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:19. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 76.54%, 8.34% of residents have an associate’s degree, 12.01% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 2.93% have a master’s degree.
Transit
Average commute time
Daily breakdown: by transport type
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Public
transportation - Car
- Carpool
- Work at home
Transit
If you plan on commuting to work in Galt, you should be aware that the average commute time is 33 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Galt have a few different options. 79% of commuters use their own cars, 15% of commuters carpool, 0% of commuters use the transit system, and 3% of residents work from home.
Home Services in Galt, CA
Most Popular Services in Galt, CA
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Additions and Remodels
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Appliances
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Asbestos
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Basement Waterproofing
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Bathroom Remodeling
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Cabinets
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Carpentry
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Carpet
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Carpet Cleaning
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Chimney Sweeping
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Cleaning
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Concrete
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Countertops
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Custom Homes
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Decks and Porches
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Decorators and Designers
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Demolition
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Doors
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Drywall
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Dumpster Rental
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Electrical
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Fences
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Flooring
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Foundations
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Furniture
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Garage Doors
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Gutters
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Handyman
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Heating
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Home Appraisals
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Home Inspections
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Home Media
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Home Security
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HVAC
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Insulation
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Junk Removal
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Kitchen Remodeling
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Landscaping
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Locksmiths
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Masonry
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Mold
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Painting
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Pest Control
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Plumbing
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Portable Toilets
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Pressure Cleaning
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Rental Services
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Roofing
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Siding
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Solar Energy
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Sunrooms
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Swimming Pools
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Tile Work
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Tree Service
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Water Damage Restoration
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Welders
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Window Cleaning
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Window Tint
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Windows