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Galax, Virginia: Median Home Price, Schools & Crime by Town

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Galax, Virginia, town by town. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Galax, Virginia, the median home price is $173,324; median household income is $38,675; the population is 6,726; schools rate 8.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 352.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.6 minutes.

Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research

Galax at a glance

Population

6,726

Median Household Income

$38,675

Typical Home Value

$173,324

School District Rating

8.5

Violent Crime Rate

352.8

Avg Commute Time

22.6

About Galax

Galax has a population of 6,726. The median home value is $173,324, 63% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $38,675 (58% below the Virginia median).

Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.

Towns in Galax

1 town, by population.

Galax at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Galax?
Galax has a population of 6,726 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Galax?
The median home value in Galax is $173,324. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
What is the median household income in Galax?
Median household income in Galax is $38,675 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What state is Galax in?
Galax is in Virginia.
How many towns are in Galax?
Galax contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.

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