Living in Galesburg (Illinois)
Galesburg (Illinois) is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 31,273 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 16%, #1,875 of 12,111), climate-conscious movers (top 32%, #3,820 of 12,111), remote workers (top 39%, #2,784 of 7,271).
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- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 14 min and sets around 23:37; in late June it sets around 3:37.
How Galesburg (Illinois) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 37 | #9,056 of 11,898 | #520 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #3,837 of 9,771 | #261 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #4,071 of 8,006 | #271 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,354 of 6,237 | #288 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #6,143 of 9,474 | #279 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 54 | #6,130 of 9,474 | #299 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #7,129 of 10,762 | #321 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,784 of 7,271 | #177 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 38 | #5,015 of 8,006 | #327 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,875 of 12,111 | #128 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 14 | #6,578 of 7,271 | #316 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 45 | #7,293 of 9,474 | #401 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #11,250 of 18,063 | #347 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 8 | #13,572 of 16,523 | #366 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #8,049 of 18,063 | #362 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #9,477 of 16,523 | #456 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 36 | #9,940 of 21,167 | #417 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,820 of 12,111 | #154 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 7 | #10,995 of 12,111 | #465 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Monmouth (Illinois) 24 km
- Kewanee 50 km
- Canton (Illinois) 52 km
- Geneseo (Illinois) 59 km
- Milan (Illinois) 59 km
- Colona 60 km
- Macomb 60 km
- East Moline 62 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.