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Living in
Galt.
About
Life in Galt
Living in Galt means committing to a 30-plus-minute commute to reach most job centers—that's the trade-off for affordability and space in the Sacramento metro area. Home values run around $488,000 with rents averaging $1,596, which isn't cheap but tracks lower than many California suburbs. The job market locally sits at 5.7% unemployment, though most residents work elsewhere.
Galt at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Foreign-Born
19.6%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
+5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Galt: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Galt, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (76.1%), and 32.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.8%
of households
Married Couples
58.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.07
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Galt
In Galt, rent runs 22% below the CA average, and home values are 34% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,649
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $529,162 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Galt and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Galt is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Galt Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA metro area
Commute31.2 min avg
How Galt residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Galt, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 34 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 73 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Galt is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
324.3
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,174.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Galt Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sacramento County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sacramento County, which includes Galt, the most common type is flood, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 21 | Flood | $268.0M |
| 2022 | 23 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 29 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | Flood | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Heat | $110,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
244 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Galt is about 2% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sacramento County, which includes Galt, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
162
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Galt is about 2% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Galt has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
78
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
54
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 40°F | 3.51" |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 3.43" |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 2.49" |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 1.53" |
| May | 81°F | 52°F | 0.68" |
| Jun | 88°F | 57°F | 0.18" |
| Jul | 92°F | 59°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 92°F | 58°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 89°F | 56°F | 0.10" |
| Oct | 79°F | 50°F | 0.94" |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 1.84" |
| Dec | 57°F | 39°F | 3.63" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Galt
Uninsured
4.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Galt's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Lodi
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.9 mi away · Sacramento
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Galt
Galt's student/teacher ratio is 21.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Galt (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 14,023 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 23% graduate · median earnings $46,541 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Galt
Galt has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
42 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
49 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
68 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
69 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
71 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in Galt
Marian O. Lawrence (Galt) Library
1000 Caroline Ave., Galt
Cities Near Galt
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Galt FAQ
Is Galt, California affordable?⌄
Galt's median rent is $1,596/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $94,393/year. Median home value is $487,500.
Is Galt, California safe?⌄
Galt's violent crime rate was 324 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1174 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Galt, California?⌄
Galt has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Galt, California?⌄
The cost of living in Galt is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,596/month and median household income is $94,393/year. The median home value is $487,500. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Galt, California?⌄
The average commute in Galt is 31 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from