Apartments for rent in Galva, KS

Galva, a small town in Kansas, has a population of slightly less than 1,000. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Home ownership is more common than renting in Galva, and 18% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $690/month, which is $178/month less than the state average.

With an average commute time of about 16 minutes, outperforming most cities in the state, Galva residents have found that getting to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (43%) drive their car to work, while public transit is not used. Riding a bike is the second-most common way to get to work, chosen by 1% of residents. A small percentage of commuters walk to work.

Compared to the national average, Galva has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (22%). Additionally, 10% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. If you're looking for a variety of career options, Galva has a surplus. The four most common industries are manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and education. Together, these industries make up 32% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of the town's population works in transportation, which ranks as the top field in the town. With an average annual income of about $67K, Galva workers bring in roughly the same as the average Kansas resident. Galva, however, compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345.