Commercial Real Estate Market in Galena, KS
Updated monthly: sale, lease, property records, location trend, and more… · Last update: August 31
35 active listings and 267 off-market properties in Galena, KS.
Market Trends
Galena, KS spans 70.2 square miles in Cherokee County, Kansas. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 31 August 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Galena, KS runs 21.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 13.7% in 2019.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Retail
Retail space in Galena, KS asks $39/SF to buy. Vacancy runs 6.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, down from 8% in 2020.
Average Sale Price $/SF
Listings
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Galena, KS runs 4.9% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2019. Nearly 1.6x the 2022 low of 3.1%.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Multifamily
Multifamily vacancy in Galena, KS runs 8% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 6.5% in 2022.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Zoning & Land Use
Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category
- Residential 78.8%
- Commercial 6%
- Industrial 4.9%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
Residential One Family
Heavy Industry
General Industry
Commercial General Business
Multifamily
Galena, KS zones 2,971 acres across 9 districts. Commercial zoning covers 6% of zoned land, residential 78.8% and industrial 4.9%. The largest single district is Residential One Family at 68%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 10.9% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.
Heavy Industry (M-2)
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Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Galena, KS has 5,283 residents in 2,708 households. Density runs 75 people per square mile. Median household income here is $47,900 and median gross rent $757 a month.
5,283
Population
2,708
Households
2
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
70.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
75
Density / Sq Mi
$47,900
Median Household Income
$36,865
Median Earnings
$757
Median Rent
$83,300
Median Home Value
Tools
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda | $96 (county avg) | — |
| Smithfield | $96 (county avg) | — |
| Central City | $96 (county avg) | — |
| Belle Center | $96 (county avg) | — |
Commercial property in Galena, KS asks $215/SF. The 4 bordering markets run from $96/SF in Loma Linda to $96/SF in Loma Linda, and the city sits above their $96/SF median.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price per square foot for commercial property in Galena?
Commercial property in Galena, KS asks an average of $215 per square foot. Retail carries the highest asking price at $39/SF.
How does Galena compare to nearby markets on price?
Galena, KS asks $215/SF against $96/SF in Loma Linda, $96/SF in Smithfield, $96/SF in Central City and $96/SF in Belle Center. Loma Linda is the cheapest entry point at 55% below Galena pricing.
What zoning applies to commercial property in Galena?
Galena, KS zones 2,971 acres across 9 districts, of which 6% is commercial and 4.9% industrial. The largest single district is Residential One Family at 68% of zoned land. Residential zoning covers 78.8% and open space 0%.
Where does Realmo's Galena market data come from?
Realmo compiles Galena, KS figures from 35 active sale listings, 267 tracked off-market properties, the current Galena zoning release. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 31 August 2026.
Methodology & data sources
- Asking prices and averages
- Computed from 35 active for-sale and 0 active for-lease listings in Galena, KS. These are ASKING figures from live listings, not closed-transaction prices, and a segment carried by a handful of listings reads as indicative rather than an average.
- Vacancy rates
- Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
- Zoning and land use
- The current municipal zoning release: 2,971 zoned acres across 9 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
- Refresh
- The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 31 August 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
- Known limitations
- office vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, retail vacancy is reported at Midwest region level and industrial vacancy is reported at Midwest region level.
- Coverage
- Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.
Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 31 August 2026 · report a data issue
