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Germantown
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
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Suburb
Milwaukee

Germantown

#1 in Best Places to Live in Washington County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Germantown is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 20,780. Germantown is in Washington County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Germantown offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Germantown there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Germantown and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Germantown are highly rated.
    About Germantown...
    Population
    20,780
    Suburb of
    Milwaukee
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $283,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,164
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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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
      49.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      10
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      74.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,784.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      34.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      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
    $94,278
    National
    $69,021
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