Germantown, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Montgomery County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,796 Population 1,373/sq mi density
$84,307 Median Income $35,039 per capita
$186,900 Home Value $272,257 Zillow
$937 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
103 Violent Crime/100K 843 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$84,307 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,900 home value, $937/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Germantown, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,307
12% above
$35,039 per capita
Home Value
$186,900
34% below
Zillow: $272,257
Median Rent
$937/mo
19% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
73% below
843/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°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
112%
Home Value
66%
Rent
81%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
181%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Germantown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Germantown residents earn a median household income of $84,307 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,039. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Germantown is $186,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,257. Median rent is $937/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Germantown reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 843/100K.

Education

26.0% of adults in Germantown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Germantown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population5,796
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,373/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,307
Per Capita$35,039
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,900
Rent$937
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$272,257
Housing Units2,351
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent103/100K
Property843/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,141/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation770 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27

Did You Know?

The median home in Germantown was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.