At a Glance
Median Income
$112,149
$49,390 per capita
Home Value
$401,400
Zillow: $418,836
Median Rent
$1,978/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
294 sunny days/yr
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)
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 $112,149 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,390. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Germantown is $401,400 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,836. Median rent is $1,978/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Germantown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,422/100K.
Education
50.2% of adults in Germantown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Germantown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population90,521
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density5,315/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,149
Per Capita$49,390
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A+
Home Value$401,400
Rent$1,978
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$418,836
Housing Units32,460
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days294/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation502 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+22.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Germantown was built in 1990.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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