Living in Germantown, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Germantown · Census data 2020–2024
Germantown has 5,825 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $90,125 (26% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $205,900, the median rent is $1,004/month.
Germantown at a glance
- Population
- 5,825
- Median age
- 40.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $90,125State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $205,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,004/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Germantown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Ohio median; home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
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 $205,900, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,004 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,650 a month in housing costs.
Germantown median household income
The median household income in Germantown is $90,125 and the income per person is $38,884. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Germantown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,300
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.51
Germantown demographics
- Population
- 5,825
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 2,300
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Germantown ›
Education in Germantown
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Germantown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Germantown
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Germantown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown | 5,825 | $90,125 | $205,900 | $1,004 |
| Carlisle | 5,543 | $71,136 | $207,100 | $962 |
| Farmersville | 1,079 | $80,313 | $159,200 | $1,060 |
| Miamisburg | 19,948 | $82,900 | $231,300 | $1,132 |
| West Carrollton | 12,976 | $61,619 | $156,900 | $1,028 |
| Franklin | 11,712 | $58,587 | $183,100 | $981 |
| New Lebanon | 4,169 | $69,906 | $115,600 | $914 |
| Moraine | 6,536 | $48,788 | $156,800 | $1,035 |
| Drexel | 1,751 | $32,094 | $63,800 | $1,109 |
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What is the median household income in Germantown, OH?
The median household income in Germantown is $90,125, 26% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $205,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Germantown?
The median gross rent in Germantown is $1,004 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Germantown, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Ohio median; home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Germantown?
The median age in Germantown is 40.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Germantown?
The average commute to work in Germantown is 24 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Germantown?
The unemployment rate in Germantown is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Germantown?
28.3% 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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