Median Income $123,360

64% higher than US avg

Home Value $284,500

1% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 8.4%

75% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 28.5%

11% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.7%

81% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.8%

78% lower than US avg

How Germania Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population974

Median Age55.5 yrs

Density372/mi²

Male / Female62% / 38%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+

Median Income$123,360

Per Capita$48,880

Unemployment0.7%

Poverty2.8%

County GDP$19,423M

Commute27 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$284,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units338

Health

Obesity28.5%

Uninsured8.1%

Smoking12.6%

Depression19.3%

Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain47.5 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation58 ft (18 m)

Education

Bachelor's+8.4%

High School+95.9%

Graduate+1.6%

School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%

Commute27 min

Broadband100.0%

Libraries15

Is Germania a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Germania receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Germania offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Germania is $123,360, which is significantly higher than the national average — 64% above $75,149. This places Germania among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Germania is $284,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Germania experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 19.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Germania has a population of 974 with a density of 372 people per square mile. The median age is 55.5 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

974

Total Population

372

People / sq mi

55.5yrs

Median Age

43% above US avg

2.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.6%

Female 38.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Germania vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	78.5%
	0% below US avg
Spanish	21.5%
	60% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Germania vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Germania is $123,360, which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Germania vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$123,360
	64% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$48,880
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,139
IRS Avg AGI	$70,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.7%
	81% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.8%
	78% below US avg
Establishments (County)	7,268
County GDP	$19,423M

Business (County)

Restaurants	830
Healthcare	802
Retail	1,005
Manufacturing	120

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$8,412
	140% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	2.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.7 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Germania is $284,500, 1% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$284,500
	1% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,599
1 Bedroom	$1,759
2 Bedrooms	$2,132
3 Bedrooms	$2,658
4 Bedrooms	$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	338
Median Year Built	1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$8,412
	140% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.96%

In Germania, 28.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. 12.6% are current smokers. 19.3% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Germania vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	28.5%
	11% below US avg
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart Disease	4.8%
High Blood Pressure	28.1%
Asthma	9.7%
COPD	4.9%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.6%
	10% below US avg
Binge Drinking	19.4%
Physical Inactivity	21.1%
Depression	19.3%
Mental Distress	17.6%
Physical Distress	11.5%
Short Sleep	36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	63.7%
Uninsured	8.1%
	6% below US avg
Checkup Rate	76.6%
Dental Visits	65.2%
Premature Death	10,072/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.0/10
Exercise Access	90.6%
Healthcare Facilities	802

Germania has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.5 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.6°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	47.5 inches
	25% above US avg
Snowfall	19.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	58 ft (18 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density	372/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5144°N, 74.5908°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	34001

It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.7%

D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	8.4%
	75% below US avg
High School+	95.9%
Graduate Degree+	1.6%
School Test Score	6.24

D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2	Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density	372/sq mi
Total Area	2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	100.0%
Public Libraries	15
Healthcare Facilities	802
Restaurants	830
Retail Stores	1,005

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	34

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.7 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Germania, NJ

How Germania Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Germania a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Germania vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Germania vs U.S. Average

Income: Germania vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Germania vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities