At a Glance
Median Income
$141,719
$54,008 per capita
Home Value
$265,300
Zillow: $338,728
Bachelor's Degree+
56.6%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
10.0% smoking rate
How Germantown Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Germantown Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Germantown Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Germantown Hills residents earn a median household income of $141,719 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,008. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Germantown Hills is $265,300 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,728. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
56.6% of adults in Germantown Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Germantown Hills has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,425
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,957/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,719
Per Capita$54,008
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,300
Rent
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$338,728
Housing Units1,278
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation756 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.6%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Germantown Hills was founded in 1831.
The median home in Germantown Hills was built in 2000.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.