Germantown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,268 Population 1,243/sq mi density
$83,661 Median Income $44,675 per capita
$185,300 Home Value $255,365 Zillow
$752 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,661 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,300 home value, $752/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Germantown, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,661
11% above
$44,675 per capita
Home Value
$185,300
34% below
Zillow: $255,365
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
16.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Germantown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Germantown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
66%
Rent
65%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Germantown a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Germantown residents earn a median household income of $83,661 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,675. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 940 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Germantown is $185,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,365. Median rent is $752/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

26.0% of adults in Germantown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Germantown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,268
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,243/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,661
Per Capita$44,675
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,300
Rent$752
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$255,365
Housing Units567
Rent Burden16.8%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,626/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation436 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Germantown was founded in 1833.
The median home in Germantown was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.