Living in Germantown, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Germantown · Census data 2020–2024
Germantown has 90,719 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $117,546 (13% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $422,400, the median rent is $2,040/month.
Germantown at a glance
- Population
- 90,719
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $117,546State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $422,400State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,040/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Germantown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Germantown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Germantown the median home value is $422,400, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,040 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,259 a month in housing costs.
Germantown median household income
The median household income in Germantown is $117,546 and the income per person is $50,879. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Germantown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 32,406
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.85
Germantown demographics
- Population
- 90,719
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 31,828
- Foreign-born
- 37.8%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Germantown ›
Education in Germantown
50.4% of adults 25 and older in Germantown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 24.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Germantown
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 59.1%
- Public transit
- 5%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Germantown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown | 90,719 | $117,546 | $422,400 | $2,040 |
| Montgomery Village | 34,110 | $95,348 | $388,900 | $1,916 |
| Clarksburg | 30,487 | $176,678 | $679,400 | $2,495 |
| Ten Mile Creek | 1,184 | $112,625 | $503,300 | — |
| Gaithersburg | 69,825 | $112,467 | $496,500 | $2,058 |
| Flower Hill | 13,794 | $112,975 | $463,500 | $2,137 |
| Washington Grove | 577 | $134,583 | $612,700 | — |
| North Potomac | 23,922 | $186,514 | $826,200 | $2,413 |
| Darnestown | 7,051 | $232,135 | $958,200 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Germantown, MD?
The median household income in Germantown is $117,546, 13% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Germantown?
The median home value in Germantown is $422,400, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Germantown?
The median gross rent in Germantown is $2,040 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Germantown, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Germantown?
The median age in Germantown is 37.5 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Germantown?
The average commute to work in Germantown is 31 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Germantown?
The unemployment rate in Germantown is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Germantown?
50.4% of adults in 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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