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Germantown
  • Suburb of Memphis, TN
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Suburb
Memphis

Germantown

#1 in Best Places to Live in Memphis Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
    Germantown is a suburb of Memphis with a population of 40,955. Germantown is in Shelby County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Germantown offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Germantown there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Germantown and residents tend to lean conservative.
    About Germantown...
    Population
    40,955
    Suburb of
    Memphis
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $358,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,408
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      119.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      12.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      10.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      61.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,244.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      99.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Germantown

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $132,949
    National
    $69,021
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