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Germantown, Wisconsin

Germantown, Wisconsin, in Washington county, is 14 miles N of West Allis, Wisconsin (center to center) and 16 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is considered part of the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Germantown has a population of 18,260.

The People and Families of Germantown

In Germantown, about 66% of adults are married. Germantown is considered a village for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Germantown had a median family income of $68,975. Germantown is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. Germantown finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the village value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Germantown ($13,575). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Germantown are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Germantown Housing

About 78% of housing units in Germantown are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. People in Germantown pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Germantown, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Germantown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGermantown Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Germantown Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Germantown Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Germantown People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Germantown Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Germantown Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Germantown College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Germantown Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Germantown, WI

Comparing Germantown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women89
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity39
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime88

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