Delaware County, Ohio
Galena Real Estate and Local Guide
A small, growing village at the confluence of Big Walnut and Little Walnut Creeks in Delaware County, about 25 miles north of Columbus, established in 1809 as a milling center. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Galena best.
About the area
Living in Galena, OH
About a third of the original village was demolished and flooded in the 1950s to create Hoover Reservoir, a drinking-water supply for Columbus.
The housing market
Homes in Galena
- About 87% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting an established residential village.
- Nearly all housing, about 99%, is single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $422,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Galena home
Galena Museum
Local history museum at Village Hall, 109 Harrison Street, opened in 2017 by the Galena Historic Foundation
Hoover Reservoir
Columbus drinking-water reservoir on Big Walnut Creek; its 1950s creation flooded about a third of the original village
Hoover Boardwalk
City of Columbus birdwatching boardwalk along the reservoir off Front Street in Galena
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.