At a Glance
Median Income
$144,799
$72,787 per capita
Home Value
$441,200
Zillow: $480,889
Median Rent
$1,760/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
160/100K
1,194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.2%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
8.9% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 $144,799 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,787. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 24,468 business establishments, including 2,010 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Germantown is $441,200 , 57% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,889. Median rent is $1,760/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Germantown reports 160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,194/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
71.2% of adults in Germantown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(111% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Germantown has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population40,812
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density2,041/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,799
Per Capita$72,787
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$88,404M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
A+
Home Value$441,200
Rent$1,760
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$480,889
Housing Units16,069
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent160/100K
Property1,194/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault133/100K
Burglary43/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death14,564/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.2 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation338 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.2%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Germantown was founded in 1825.
The median home in Germantown was built in 1983.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,010 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 225 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.