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Galesburg, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Galesburg, IL (Knox County) — Census median home value $89,800, county listing prices up about 15.1% over the past year. Market data for Galesburg houses and the broader area.
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Galesburg, IL is in Knox County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Galesburg and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 29,653, with a median household income of $45,213. Census data puts Galesburg houses at a median value of $89,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Knox County's current median listing price runs $152,425, up about 15.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
Galesburg housing market
Galesburg is in Knox County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Galesburg and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$89,800
Population (Census ACS)
29,653
Median household income
$45,213
County price trend (2025)
5.51% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Galesburg market snapshot
Population
29,653
County
Knox County
Median Household Income
$45,213
Median Home Value (city)
$89,800
Median Listing Price (Knox County)
$152,425
Median Gross Rent
$719/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+15.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Galesburg's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $89,800. Separately, Knox County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $152,425. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Knox County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.51% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Galesburg has an estimated population of 29,653 and a median household income of $45,213, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Galesburg's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Knox County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Galesburg.
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Nearby communities include East Galesburg, Henderson, Knoxville, Wataga, Abingdon, Rio, Gilson, Oneida, Oak Run, Maquon, Altona, St. Augustine, Victoria, Williamsfield, Yates City.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Cameron (~8.5 mi), North Henderson (~11.0 mi), Alexis (~12.1 mi), Monmouth (~14.1 mi), Woodhull (~16.0 mi), Alpha (~16.7 mi), Windsor (~17.7 mi), Nekoma (~18.1 mi), Little York (~19.8 mi), Kirkwood (~20.2 mi), Viola (~20.7 mi), Ophiem (~21.0 mi), Roseville (~21.3 mi), Bishop Hill (~21.9 mi), Swedona (~23.1 mi), Galva (~23.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Galesburg data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
29,653
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$89,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$45,213
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$719
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.51%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$152,425
Census place type
city
County
Knox County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
17.77 sq mi
Census GEOID
1728326
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
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Schools
Galesburg CUSD 205 — 8 schools, 3,928 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Knox addresses may be served by Galesburg CUSD 205, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Galesburg FAQ
What are houses worth in Galesburg, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Galesburg at $89,800. Knox County's current median listing price runs $152,425, up about 15.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Galesburg, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Galesburg, Census ACS data shows a median value of $89,800. Active listing prices in Knox County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Galesburg, IL?
Galesburg houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Knox County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Galesburg, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Galesburg's population at approximately 29,653.
What's the median rent in Galesburg, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Galesburg at approximately $719 per month.
What is the median household income in Galesburg, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Galesburg at approximately $45,213.
Is the Galesburg housing market growing?
Knox County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.51% annual change in 2025.
Is Galesburg, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Galesburg's median home value at about 2.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Galesburg, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Galesburg CUSD 205 for many Galesburg addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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