Living in Germany, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Germany · Census data 2020–2024
Germany has 2,879 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $102,656 (32% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $338,600, the median rent is $1,240/month.
Germany at a glance
- Population
- 2,879
- Median age
- 46.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $102,656State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $338,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,240/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Germany a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Germany
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Germany the median home value is $338,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,240 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,049 a month in housing costs.
Germany median household income
The median household income in Germany is $102,656 and the income per person is $48,484. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Germany: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,086
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.2%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.76
Germany demographics
- Population
- 2,879
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,043
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Germany ›
Education in Germany
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Germany have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Germany
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Germany vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,879 | $102,656 | $338,600 | $1,240 |
| Littlestown | 4,850 | $70,901 | $254,700 | $964 |
| Union | 3,102 | $94,857 | $334,700 | $1,274 |
| Mount Joy | 3,830 | $93,917 | $345,000 | $1,341 |
| Bonneauville | 2,232 | $59,000 | $221,800 | $1,075 |
| Conewago | 7,964 | $88,939 | $239,800 | $1,285 |
| Taneytown | 7,932 | $87,621 | $338,400 | $1,059 |
| Mount Pleasant | 4,709 | $90,833 | $289,400 | $1,259 |
| McSherrystown | 3,114 | $61,159 | $176,100 | $1,387 |
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What is the median household income in Germany, PA?
The median household income in Germany is $102,656, 32% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Germany?
The median home value in Germany is $338,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Germany?
The median gross rent in Germany is $1,240 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Germany, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Germany?
The median age in Germany is 46.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Germany?
The average commute to work in Germany is 34 minutes; 16.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Germany?
The unemployment rate in Germany is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Germany?
22.1% of adults in Germany 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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