The Town FilesGalt, California
City in Sacramento County · population 25,383 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $487,500
- Household income
- $94,393
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 38.3
Galt is a city of 25,383 people in Sacramento County, California. The median home is worth $487,500, below the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for cycling than 83% of California towns, easier by car than 78% of California towns, better for families than 77% of California towns.
How Galt ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Galt is worth $487,500, below the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $94,393, which is more affordable than 73% of California towns. Median rent is $1,596 a month. 77.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Galt | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $487,500 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $1,596 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $94,393 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 77.0% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Galt
| People | Galt | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 93.3% |
Weather in Galt
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 39.6°F. About 18.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galt since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on October 22, 2012 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 14, 2023.
Severe weather in Sacramento County since 1996
Sacramento County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4482: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Sacramento County
Sacramento County had 726,937 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,125 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Galt itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Galt
10 public schools with 5,347 students, about 21.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galt High | 9-12 | 963 | 21.9 |
| Liberty Ranch High | 9-12 | 943 | 22.5 |
| Robert L. McCaffrey Middle | 7-8 | 771 | 21.4 |
| Vernon E. Greer Elementary | K-6 | 524 | 21.0 |
| River Oaks Elementary | K-6 | 518 | 21.6 |
| Valley Oaks Elementary | K-6 | 515 | 22.4 |
| Marengo Ranch Elementary | K-6 | 474 | 22.6 |
| Lake Canyon Elementary | K-6 | 464 | 23.2 |
| Fairsite Elementary | K-K | 108 | 15.4 |
| Estrellita Continuation High | 9-12 | 67 | 22.3 |
Towns near Galt
- Woodbridge, CA6.7 mi · 4,031 people · home $559,800
- Dogtown, CA8.8 mi · 2,516 people · home $670,600
- Lodi, CA10.2 mi · 66,348 people · home $492,500
- Wilton, CA11.0 mi · 5,958 people · home $926,200
- Elk Grove, CA11.1 mi · 176,124 people · home $630,100
- Lockeford, CA11.4 mi · 3,333 people · home $515,600
- Vineyard, CA14.3 mi · 43,935 people · home $596,000
- Florin, CA15.9 mi · 52,388 people · home $386,900
Galt questions
Is Galt, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Galt scores better for retirees than 26% of California towns and quieter than 45%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Galt?
The median owner-occupied home in Galt is valued at $487,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,393, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,596 a month.
What is the weather like in Galt?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 39.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Galt get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galt since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on October 22, 2012. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)