Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Germantown is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,268. Residents earn $83,661 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Germantown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Germantown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Germantown is $83,661, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Germantown is $185,300, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Germantown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 847 per 100,000, 57% below the national average.
26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Germantown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,661 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,675 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,389 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 940 |
| County GDP | $1,581M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,038 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.72% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $185,300 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $241,167 |
| $/Sq Ft | $90 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $752 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,038 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.72% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,626/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 846.8/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 154.0/100K |
| Theft | 692.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5553°N, 89.5412°W |
| County FIPS | 17027 |
Winner: Republican by 51.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.0% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,243/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |