Living in Germantown Hills, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Germantown Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Germantown Hills has 3,436 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $147,341 (77% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $264,900.
Germantown Hills at a glance
- Population
- 3,436
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $147,341State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $264,900State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Germantown Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Germantown Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Germantown Hills the median home value is $264,900, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,962 a month in housing costs.
Germantown Hills median household income
The median household income in Germantown Hills is $147,341 and the income per person is $59,199. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Germantown Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,256
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.74
Germantown Hills demographics
- Population
- 3,436
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 1,256
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Germantown Hills ›
Education in Germantown Hills
56.9% of adults 25 and older in Germantown Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 20.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Germantown Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Germantown Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown Hills | 3,436 | $147,341 | $264,900 | — |
| Bay View Gardens | 281 | $52,679 | $122,800 | $787 |
| Washington | 15,919 | $95,179 | $221,900 | $1,155 |
| Spring Bay | 520 | $61,389 | $130,200 | $1,071 |
| Metamora | 4,159 | $129,479 | $201,800 | $1,008 |
| Peoria Heights | 5,825 | $60,099 | $117,700 | $913 |
| East Peoria | 22,324 | $71,833 | $163,500 | $886 |
| Rome | 1,947 | $88,750 | $159,800 | $1,094 |
| Peoria | 112,169 | $59,410 | $156,200 | $1,005 |
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What is the median household income in Germantown Hills, IL?
The median household income in Germantown Hills is $147,341, 77% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Germantown Hills?
The median home value in Germantown Hills is $264,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Germantown Hills, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Germantown Hills?
The median age in Germantown Hills is 37.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Germantown Hills?
The average commute to work in Germantown Hills is 21 minutes; 18.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Germantown Hills?
The unemployment rate in Germantown Hills is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Germantown Hills?
56.9% of adults in Germantown Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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