At a Glance
Median Income
$76,458
$36,451 per capita
Home Value
$190,900
Zillow: $272,591
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.8% smoking rate
How Germanton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Germanton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Germanton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Germanton residents earn a median household income of $76,458 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,451. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,366 business establishments, including 868 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Germanton is $190,900 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,591. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
25.4% of adults in Germanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Germanton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population851
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,458
Per Capita$36,451
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$34,373M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,900
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$272,591
Housing Units485
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation679 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Germanton was built in 1973.
36.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 868 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.