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Welcome to Galesburg, Illinois

The city of Galesburg is located just off Interstate 74 in the great plains of Knox County in West Central Illinois. A historic city with charming Victorian homes, an array of shopping opportunities, fabulous antiques, arts and exciting annual events located throughout the city for the population of almost 35,000.

Galesburg is a city with one of the largest railroad yards in the country. The area’s largest employer is BNSF followed by the healthcare industry with OSF St. Mary Medical Center and Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

Educational opportunities are important and the Galesburg Public School and its surrounding cities offer excellent schools. Home to two colleges located directly in Galesburg -- Carl Sandburg College and Knox College.

Galesburg offers an unbelievable selection of housing options, from the newest, modern homes to strikingly gorgeous historic houses. Newcomers are always welcome to the community.

Shoppers will take pleasure in the boutiques of the historic Seminary Street to the shops of Sandburg Mall. Residents and guests enjoy the annual festivals that include the Chocolate Festival, Sandburg Days Festival, Taste of Galesburg and the Knox County Fair to the holiday festivals with Scarecrow Festival, the Holiday Open House and Parade, and many more!
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Previous quarter's home sale average by city. Click city to view homes for sale.

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Galesburg, IL56$69,250$83,819
home sale data for other nearby cities
Abingdon, IL11$50,000$61,955
Altona, IL2$39,750$39,750
Brimfield, IL5$128,000$124,100
Dahinda, IL9$300,000$286,444
E Galesburg, IL1$128,000$128,000
East Galesburg, IL1$128,000$128,000
Elmwood, IL5$68,000$79,500
Farmington, IL2$83,500$83,500
Galva, IL6$132,250$123,750
Gilson, IL2$116,500$116,500
Henderson, IL3$129,000$112,000
Henderson Grove, IL56$69,250$83,819
Knoxville, IL13$69,000$85,077
London Mills, IL1$25,000$25,000
Maquon, IL2$82,000$82,000
Oneida, IL2$72,250$72,250
Orion, IL10$86,250$129,127
Princeville, IL5$140,000$119,000
Saint Augustine, IL3$512,000$512,000
Victoria, IL1$33,000$33,000
Wataga, IL2$80,750$80,750
Wethersfield, IL1$50,000$50,000
Williamsfield, IL2$185,335$185,335
Woodhull, IL6$120,000$119,417
Yates City, IL3$50,000$62,667
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Population

Total Population30,652
Population Density1,710 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population15,171
Male Population15,481
Population Change since 1990↓ 9% Decrease
Population Change since 2000↓ 9% Decrease

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeCarl Sandburg College
Distance0 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeKnox College
Distance1 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households12,777
Family Households7,310
Average Family Size2.78
Average Household Income$45,474
Median Household Income$32,382
Income Change since 1990↑ 31339% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 1% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk0.77
Crime Risk (County)0.41
Personal Crime Risk (County)0.82
Murder Crime Risk (County)0.34
Rape Crime Risk (County)0.21
Robbery Crime Risk (County)0.30
Assault Crime Risk (County)0.87
Property Crime Risk (County)1.06
Burglary Crime Risk (County)1.23
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.20
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.49

Climate

Average July High Temperature84.5 °F
Average January Low Temperature13.5 °F
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches
Air Pollution Index79% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate7.50%
Nearest AirportQuad City International
Distance35 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamQuad Cities River Bandits
Distance41 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

Lombard Middle School1220 E Knox St

Grades: 9 - 12

Churchill Junior High School905 Maple Ave
Galesburg High School1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg High School N1017 W Dayton St

Grades: K - 6

Cooke Elementary School849 S Henderson St
Gale Elementary School1131 W Dayton St
King Elementary School1018 S Farnham St
Nielson Elementary School547 N Farnham St
Silas Willard Elementary School495 E Fremont St
Steele Elementary School1480 W Main St

Grades: Other

Bright Futures Center932 Harrison St
Costa Catholic Academy2726 Costa Dr
Galesburg Christian School1881 E Freemont St
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AIR TRAVEL

Galesburg Muni Airport-gbgt58 State Route 164

ART AND MUSEUMS

Carl Sandburg Birthplace331 E 3rd St
Citizen Soldier Museum1001 Michigan Ave
Discovery Depot Children's Msm128 S Chambers St
Galesburg Civic Art Ctr114 E Main St
Galesburg Railroad Museum211 S Seminary St
National Railroad Hall-fame200 E Main St

BANKS

Associated Bank1865 N Henderson St # A
Associated Bank50 E Main St
F & M Bank1230 N Henderson St
Farmers & Mechanics Bank21 E Main St
First Mid Il Bank & Trust1515 Henderson St
First Mid-illinois Bank & Trst1535 N Henderson St
First Mid-illinois Bank & Trst101 E Main St
First Midwest Bank2030 E Main St # 1
First Midwest Bank302 E Main St
Midwest Bank Of Western Il2558 N Seminary St
Midwest Bank Of Western Il612 W Main St
State Farm Insurance261 N Broad St # 59
State Farm Insurance336 N Henderson St
Tompkins State Bank1380 N Henderson St

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