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Galena, OH 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Galena
Galena is a small village in Central Ohio. Residents enjoy the area’s abundant outdoor recreation, ranging from wooded walking trails to challenging golf courses.…
Galena is a small village in Central Ohio. Residents enjoy the area’s abundant outdoor recreation, ranging from wooded walking trails to challenging golf courses. Besides this, its close-knit community and proximity to the amenities of Columbus make Galena a popular retirement destination.
Climate & Geography
Galena has a humid continental climate. Temperatures in July can reach the 80s while January temperatures dip into the 20s. Galena receives 39 inches of rain and 23 inches of snow per year.
Galena is located on the north end of the Hoover Reservoir where the Little and Big Walnut Creeks meet. Much of the area is on low-lying land, and Galena is 25 miles from Columbus.
Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment
Active adults will enjoy plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, like biking and walking through the Hoover Mudflats Boardwalk at the Hoover Reservoir and the Galena Brick Trail. There are also several golf courses in the area, including Arrowhead Lakes Golf Club and Royal American Links.
Galena has a mix of shopping, ranging from local coffee shops to large-scale outlet malls. For more entertainment and dining options, Columbus is only a half-hour away.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Galena’s cost of living is higher than both the state and national averages because of high housing costs. Other factors like health care and transportation are below the national average.
Ohio does not tax Social Security benefits, but it does fully tax all other forms of retirement income. Eligible retirees can claim a credit of up to $250 on these income taxes. Property taxes in the state are higher than average, but there is a homestead exemption aimed at retirees.
Health Care
The Columbus metro area ranks in the top 85 communities on Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
There are no hospitals in Galena, but there are several hospitals in neighboring towns that are rated high performing by U.S. News. These include Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital, Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital, and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Columbus has two nationally ranked hospitals, which are James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Galena, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Galena has 120 homes, the largest has 120 homes, and the average community consists of 120 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Galena.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Galena stay on the market for around 23 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $510,000, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Retreat at Dustin average around $510,000.
39 communities near Galena
52 homes near Galena
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,700 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,700 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,796 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,422 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,575 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,468 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,300 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,790 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,792 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,575 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,750 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,134 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,989 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,120 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,116 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,961 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,894 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,947 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,688 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,584 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,916 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,599 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,133 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,133 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,818 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,800 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,835 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,609 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,452 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,983 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,894 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,959 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,142 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,185 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,408 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,791 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,647 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,189 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,067 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,924 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Galena, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Galena has 120 homes, the largest has 120 homes, and the average community consists of 120 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Galena.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Galena stay on the market for around 23 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $510,000, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Retreat at Dustin average around $510,000.
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