Condos for Sale in Galena, KS

Located near Kansas’ southeast corner, the city of Galena takes pride in its location along the historic U.S. Route 66. This community calls itself the oldest mining town in southeast Kansas, and it maintains an old-timey appearance through its prominent “Drink Coca Cola” mural, its early-20th-century buildings, and its public displays of vintage cars. Just under 2,800 people call Galena home, many of them working in the retail industry. While Galena’s population has steadily declined alongside the mining industry since the 1940s, Galena offers quick access to Joplin’s amenities at a lower cost of living. Galena has a diverse housing stock that includes cottages built from the 1900s to the 1910s, single-story properties built from the 1960s to the 1970s and suburban ranch-style homes built from the 2000s to 2020s. Homes between 400 and 2,500 square feet in size have sold for between $60,000 and $190,000, while those exceeding 2,500 square feet go for between $300,000 and $550,000. Galena’s median home price of $134,500 is well below Joplin’s median of $191,000. Galena's CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10 is below the national average of 4. Galena’s Main Street has not changed