Germantown

Germantown, Maryland Overview

Germantown scores 57.1/100 overall (B+), ranking #10 of 20 cities in Maryland — below the state composite of 67.7. Education is the city’s relative strength at 72/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 12/100.

Income & Employment in Germantown

The median household income in Germantown is $101,446, 3% above the statewide median of $98,461. The local unemployment rate of 3.9% is higher than the state’s 2.9%.

Cost of Living in Germantown

Germantown has a cost of living index of 95.1 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $401,400. Median monthly rent is $1,978. Renters spend 23.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Germantown

Germantown’s adult obesity rate of 27.5% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.5%. Residents average 13.6 poor mental health days per month. Maryland ranks #8 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Germantown

Germantown has a high school graduation rate of 89%. The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $19,456 per student, well above the national median. The city has 19 public schools serving 14,957 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Germantown

Germantown enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 57°F. Summers average 74.1°F. Winters average 41.6°F. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. 16.7% of workers in Germantown work from home, well above the national average.

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