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Germantown, NY
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Germantown, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Germantown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Germantown residents earn a median household income of $86,313 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,452. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Germantown is $356,300 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $541,307. Median rent is $672/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Germantown reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,518/100K.
Education
46.0% of adults in Germantown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Germantown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.