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Germantown
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Germantown is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 20,780. Germantown is in Washington County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Germantown offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Germantown there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Germantown and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Germantown are highly rated.

About

About Germantown...
Population
20,780

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$283,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,164
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    22%
  • Own
    78%
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Germantown Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    42.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    4.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    4.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    52.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,517.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    85.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    9%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Germantown

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$94,278
National
$69,021

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