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Galway’s story
Galway in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 2010Galway, New York
GalwayNY
A town of 172. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Tyler A. McNeil · CC BY 3.0
Population
172
residents
Median home value
$246K
Census ACS
Household income
$83K
median
Median age
40.6
years
Jobs based here
19
A commuter town
What makes Galway stand out
The thing Galway does most differently from other towns.
Small town
172 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Galway’s report card
Now in Galway
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Galway is #38 of 777 in NY for “Vacation-home towns”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Galway’s Town Square.
Start a conversation
Weather
Forecast →57°
Light Rain
H 59° · L 51°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Galway. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Galway beats the New York average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. New York
11 better17 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Galway | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.4% | 17.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 7.7% |
St. Marys Healthcare
10.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
62nd
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.
17risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Galway
Most working residents leave Galway for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Albany (11%), Amsterdam (10%) and Saratoga Springs (7%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Galway0%
Albany11%
Amsterdam10%
Saratoga Springs7%
Galway7%
16 mi
median commute distance
19
jobs based in Galway
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Galway has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 64 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–33°
Spring34–56°
Summer57–79°
Fall40–59°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Galway for work
Where Galway’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
19jobs based in Galway
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Galway
Town in New York, United States
Galway (US: ) is a town located in Saratoga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 3,525. The town contains a village also named Galway. Both the town and village are located in the western part of the county, north of Schenectady. Galway is a rural community with a mixture of small business, farming, and residential homes. The town is home to both year-round and seasonal residents. It was originally named New Galloway after Galloway in Scotland. When the town was incorporated, however, it was incorrectly recorded as Galway. Although the spelling is the same as Galway, Ireland, it is not pronounced the same.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 3,525
- Area
- 45 sq mi
- Area code
- 315
More about Galway
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