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Galeton, PA
Borough in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
Population
789
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
621
ZIP codes
0
Galeton and its ZIP codes
Galeton at a glance
- Galeton is about 2.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,298, 10% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,500 (59% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $930 a month.
Local data for Galeton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Galeton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,298
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$104,500
Median rent
$930/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
54.0
Average commute
38.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (298), Irish Americans (103), Swedish Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Potter County. PPP loans are for Galeton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,688
4,750 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,689
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$128M
FY 2026, $7,781 per person
How people get to work
Galeton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 38.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Galeton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
364
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
122
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 14°F
42.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Galeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SabinsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| UlyssesBorough | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| WestfieldBorough | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Sweden ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| WellsboroBorough | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| KnoxvilleBorough | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| CoudersportBorough | 19 mi | 5.6 |
| GeneseeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| OswayoBorough | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| AustinBorough | 24 mi | 4 |
| ElklandBorough | 25 mi | 2.6 |
| RouletteCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| North BendCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| Stannards, NYCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.8 |
| HynerCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| ArnotCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galeton, PA in?
- Galeton is in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Galeton, PA?
- About 789 people live in Galeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galeton?
- Nearby places include Sabinsville (11 mi), Ulysses (13 mi), Westfield (14 mi), Sweden Valley (16 mi), Wellsboro (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023