At a Glance
Median Income
$104,337
$52,888 per capita
Home Value
$356,700
Zillow: $465,437
Median Rent
$1,310/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
1,130/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
10.6% 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 $104,337 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,888. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,910 business establishments, including 294 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Germantown is $356,700 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $465,437. Median rent is $1,310/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Germantown reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,130/100K.
Education
48.3% of adults in Germantown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Germantown has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population20,940
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,337
Per Capita$52,888
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$9,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$356,700
Rent$1,310
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$465,437
Housing Units8,582
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property1,130/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
Elevation849 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.3%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Germantown was built in 1987.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 294 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.