Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$686 tract average vs. $1,369 citywide (-50%)
The listed tracts average 50% below the citywide median, a large separation that makes the tract rows more informative than the citywide figure alone.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Galax
Among 2 census tracts, Tract 701.02 leads at $43,849 median income, while Tract 701.01 sits at $39,738.
2 census tracts · Virginia · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$41,794
median household
Income Range
$39,738 – $43,849
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$686/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
2
in Galax
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Home value
$128,600 tract average vs. $126,800 citywide (+1%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 1% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
Comparison 3
Household income
$41,794 tract average vs. $41,438 citywide (+1%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 1% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 2 of 2 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 701.02 highest at $43,849 ; Tract 701.01 lowest at $39,738.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
|
Tract 701.01 Galax city Co. | 3,586 | View › |
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Tract 701.02 Galax city Co. | 3,112 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026