Henry County, Illinois
Galva Real Estate and Local Guide
A small Henry County city founded in 1854 with deep Swedish roots tied to the nearby Bishop Hill colony, where roughly 80% of residents claim Scandinavian ancestry. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Galva best.
About the area
Living in Galva, IL
Named for Gavle, Sweden, its sister city, honoring the Swedish immigrants of nearby Bishop Hill.
The housing market
Homes in Galva
- About 77% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 91% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $77,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Galva home
Wiley Park
The city's most popular gathering park, first known as College Park before its 1933 renaming
Galva Historical Society & Wiley House Museum
Local history museum about six miles from the Bishop Hill Swedish colony
Wiley Park
About 9.8 acres with a covered stage, disc golf course, two playgrounds and a seasonal ice skating rink
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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.