Gallia County, Ohio
Gallipolis Real Estate and Local Guide
The county seat of Gallia County on the Ohio River, founded in 1790 by French settlers known as the French 500, giving it a distinctive French heritage among Ohio river towns.
Living in Gallipolis
Founded in 1790 by French settlers as one of the earliest towns in the Northwest Territory; nicknamed the "City of the Gauls". Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $50,631 median household
EducationAbout 24.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyGallia County
Homes in Gallipolis
Single-family homesAbout 79.5% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $119,800
- About 49.4% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a mix of owner and renter households in the county seat.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Gallipolis home
Our House Tavern
Source: ohiohistory.org
Restored 1819 Federal-style tavern that hosted General Lafayette in 1825, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Gallipolis City Park
Source: visitgallia.com
Riverfront park on the site of the original 1790 French settlement, with an 1876 bandstand and the Kerr Memorial Fountain
Gallipolis City Park
Source: visitgallia.com
Central riverfront park hosting Gallipolis in Lights and other community festivals