At a Glance
Median Income
$84,307
$35,039 per capita
Home Value
$186,900
Zillow: $259,660
Median Rent
$937/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
200/100K
1,291/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 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?
B
3.3 / 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 4.5% (25% 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 $259,660. 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 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,291/100K. The murder rate is 18.2/100K.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,796
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,373/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,307
Per Capita$35,039
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,900
Rent$937
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$259,660
Housing Units2,351
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent200/100K
Property1,291/100K
Murder18.2/100K
Assault182/100K
Burglary218/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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