Living in East Germantown, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Germantown · Census data 2020–2024
East Germantown has 229 residents with a median age of 57.8. The median household income is $45,179 (37% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $95,400, the median rent is $940/month.
East Germantown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Germantown at a glance
- Population
- 229
- Median age
- 57.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $45,179State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $95,400State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $940/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is East Germantown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Germantown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Germantown the median home value is $95,400, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $980 a month in housing costs.
East Germantown median household income
The median household income in East Germantown is $45,179 and the income per person is $29,724. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in East Germantown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 160
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.72
East Germantown demographics
- Population
- 229
- Median age
- 57.8
- Under 18
- 3.5%
- 65 and older
- 37.6%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Germantown ›
Education in East Germantown
2.6% of adults 25 and older in East Germantown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Germantown
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.9%
East Germantown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Germantown | 229 | $45,179 | $95,400 | $940 |
| Cambridge City | 1,657 | $51,071 | $103,100 | $788 |
| Milton | 323 | $47,083 | $83,900 | $686 |
| Dublin | 870 | $51,406 | $97,700 | $714 |
| Hagerstown | 1,642 | $56,484 | $119,600 | $661 |
| Centerville | 2,772 | $49,688 | $149,200 | $839 |
| Greens Fork | 436 | $74,875 | $96,300 | $1,063 |
| Straughn | 229 | $73,125 | $112,000 | $1,708 |
| Abington | 175 | $65,481 | $423,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in East Germantown, IN?
The median household income in East Germantown is $45,179, 37% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Germantown?
The median home value in East Germantown is $95,400, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in East Germantown?
The median gross rent in East Germantown is $940 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is East Germantown, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
What is the median age in East Germantown?
The median age in East Germantown is 57.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in East Germantown?
The average commute to work in East Germantown is 33 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Germantown?
The unemployment rate in East Germantown is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Germantown?
2.6% of adults in East Germantown 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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